Intern - Rental & Business Licensing

Position Summary

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The City of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota's sixth largest municipality, is seeking applicants for our seasonal intern position within the Community Development Department, Rental and Business Licensing Division. We are looking for a highly motivated and dependable individual who can work in a fast\-paced, customer\-focused environment.

This position will provide a great opportunity to work in a diverse community and be involved in a wide range of business licensing and rental inspection related activities that promote safe housing and strong businesses as well as provide exposure to a variety of community issues for career development.

NOTE: First review of applications will be on March 31, 2026\. If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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• Assist the Rental and Business Licensing Division with the processing of various business license applications and renewals.
• Respond to customer requests regarding licensing and inspection service activities.
• Assist with rental and other business license inspections.
• Conduct various administrative functions including answering phones, data entry, imaging documents etc.
• Conduct special projects as directed.
• Learn about other areas of the Community Development Department including Planning, Housing, Economic Development, Building Inspections, and Environmental Health activities.
• Other job duties as assigned or apparent

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

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Education

Undergraduate level studies in areas of community development, public administration, planning, housing, redevelopment, criminal justice, biology, physical sciences, public health, building/housing inspections, or related field

Experience

Experience with Microsoft Office programs and applications

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to assess the urgency of situations
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond with tact and courtesy
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team\-based environment
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectations
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Desired Qualifications

• BrookLynk program alumni
• Current graduate or undergraduate level studies (or recent graduate) in Brooklyn Park
• Current involvement in community development or civic organizations and activities
• Advanced education in a relevant field
• Previous work experience in customer service and administrative support in an office environment
• Previous work experience in the areas of business licensing or general program assistant work
• Experience working with people to resolve conflict
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish, Vietnamese, Hmong, Laotian, or Somali language(s)

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties.

• Full\- time internship, non\-exempt, non\-union position with a flexible schedule to include a standard 8\-hour day, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Length of internship is approximately May through October (may not exceed six months).
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including but not limited to lifting, bending, climbing, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Driving required to various locations in the Brooklyn Park area.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Fifty\-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign\-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Our Vision, Values and Goals

Additional Information

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Resume Requested:To help us evaluate candidates' education, experience and skills, we are asking all candidates to provide a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

Start Date: May 4, 2026\. (Start date flexible subject to candidate availability.

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ\+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability\-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources either 763\-493\-8016 or via e\-mail at Humanresources@brooklynpark.org.

Regular, full\-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:

Vacation

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year

Sick Leave

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval

Health Insurance:

• Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
• Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week

Dental Insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan

Life Insurance

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates

Disability Insurance

• Short\-term disability insurance available at group rates
• Long\-term disability insurance available at group rates

Retirement

• Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
• Optional 457 pre\-tax and post\-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax\-deferred retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre\-tax contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services

Fitness Free on\-site fitness facilities; Wellness

• program and fitness classes offered

Direct Deposit (mandatory)

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday

Regular, part\-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20\-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:

• Sick and Vacation at a pro\-rated rate
• Decreasing Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.

Seasonal/Temporary employees

• Temporary, Seasonal, and non\-benefited part\-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.