Partners and work placements
City departments and partners can apply to host an urban scholar.
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
Get more details about internships



Contact us
Address
City Hall350 S. 5th St., Room 1
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Office hours
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday