Administrative Intern

Located on the Trent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. Peterborough has it all – a multitude of recreational opportunities, a diverse industrial, commercial and agricultural base, quality health care and excellent schools – including two outstanding post-secondary institutions. Peterborough is just one hour from the Greater Toronto area.

Job Details

The City of Peterborough is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Administrative Intern to promote key initiatives and support public education, website content review / amendments, event coordination, program development, and stakeholder communications. This is an excellent opportunity for a current university student enrolled in a Business Administration, Commerce, or Municipal Administration program to gain hands-on experience in municipal business operations.

This structured 15-week internship will provide exposure to a variety of departments, allow interns to contribute meaningfully to real-world projects, and offer mentorship and professional development opportunities.

In this position you will:

• Develop and implement marketing plans to support key initiatives
• Conduct research and develop public education materials
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of website and intranet content
• Draft pre-scripted messaging for major events / emergencies
• Aid with the coordination of events, including training sessions, meetings, workshops and special events
• Develop templates and checklists to aid with planning and facilitation of special events, risk management, and the implementation of business continuity and emergency plans
• Collaborate with internal teams across City departments and external community stakeholders

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint
• Proficiency with Canva and common social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Strong research, written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to team projects
• Currently enrolled in a recognized university program in Business Administration, Commerce, Public Administration, or a related field

Hourly Rate

$17.60/hr

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to submit 1 file containing a résumé and cover letter (ensure your name is in the title of the document), quoting file number 25-T-82 on the file as well as in the subject line, no later than 12:00 p.m. on August 8, 2025 to: People & Culture (recruiting@peterborough.ca).

The City of Peterborough is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's goods, services and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People & Culture if you require an accommodation.

The personal information submitted for employment is collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. We thank you for your application but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.