Host or hire a Step Up intern

You can choose to host or hire an intern. We explain the difference and the process.

What it means to host an intern

You host a 14- or 15-year-old intern that the City employs and pays.

See program level one

What it means to employ an intern

You hire and pay a 16- to 21-year-old intern.

See program level two

Steps

Step 1

Get started

  • Contact us to express your interest. 
  • Work with our team to make a plan.

Contact us about hosting a Level 1 intern

Contact us about hiring a Level 2 intern

Step 2

Submit a form

  • Submit the Level 1 employer interest form if you want to host an intern.
  • Submit the Level 2 employer pledge form if you want to hire an intern.

Forms will be available in January of 2025.

Step 3

Submit job descriptions

Our team can help you create and submit job descriptions for each unique internship.

Step 4

Receive placement information

We'll let you know:

  • When we have an intern who matches your needs
  • Your next steps

Level 2 intern contact

Scott Kosloski, Achieve Twin Cities

Phone: 612-435-1535

Email: Email Scott

Contact us

Maryan Sharif-Abdinassir

Level 1 Program Manager

Community Planning & Economic Development 

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415