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The City of Carbondale is currently seeking applicants for the 2026 City of Carbondale Summer Internship Program. The Summer Internship Program invites a cohort of students from Carbondale Community High School to participate in a seven-week program from June 8, 2026 to July 24, 2026.  

Selected students will gain transferable work skills through everyday tasks, while assisting on larger projects determined by each city department. Each week, students will participate in a lunch and learn program in which they will meet community members that will speak on a variety of topics ranging from civic engagement to financial planning.  

Eligible students must be 16 years of age by the starting date of the program, as well as be current students or graduating seniors from Carbondale Community High School. Selected students will participate in an orientation and onboarding meeting on Thursday, June 4th at which time they will meet with city leaders and members of their cohort. Internship opportunities range from 10 to 20 hours of work per week for a total of seven weeks. Students will earn $16.00 per hour. The application deadline is Friday, April 24th. To apply click here. 

For more information about the program, please contact the program coordinators Sharonda Cawthon at SCawthon@Carbondaleil.gov or Dianah McGreehan at DMcgreehan@Carbondaleil.gov or call 618-549-5302. 

For media requests contact Public Relations Officer, Eva Fisher, at 618-713-0711 or email at efisher@carbondaleil.gov.  
 

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