Partners and work placements
City departments and partners can apply to host an urban scholar.
Host an Urban Scholar
You can apply to host urban scholars for Summer 2024.
Work placements
Our staff looks for meaningful work projects that build your skills and stand out on resumes. There is no standard project, but some examples include:
Working with data
- Testing and recommending data collection protocols
- Building databases and data visualization tools
- Data reporting in human resources
Doing research
- Researching policy implementation strategies on affordable housing
- Conducting focus groups on youth violence prevention strategies
Guiding workshops and outreach
- Coordinating emergency preparedness workshops
- Doing community outreach for comprehensive planning
- Leading culturally relevant learn-to-bike workshops
Communications projects
- Doing video and digital communication production
Contact us
Phone
Address
City Hall350 Fifth St. S., Room 239Minneapolis, MN 55415
Office hours
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday