Coronado High School juniors and seniors interested in city government and civic leadership are invited to apply for a unique internship opportunity offered by retired Coronado teacher and current City Councilmember Amy Steward.
This spring 2026 program (January – April) will afford two students an inside look at how city government functions and include opportunities to attend official meetings, engage with community leaders, and develop valuable leadership, communication, and administrative skills.
Qualifications
Candidates must be strong communicators — both written and verbal — and enthusiastic about learning how city operations and governance function.
Commitments
Interns will be required to participate in several local and regional meetings, to include:
- Attend one City Council meeting each month (January–April)
- Participate in one California Cities lunch meeting in San Diego
- Join an afternoon online Coastal Cities Leadership Group meeting
- Attend one Monday afternoon Naval Complexes meeting
- Attend a SANDAG Shoreline Preservation meeting in San Diego
Students will be responsible for coordinating any necessary absences with their teachers, school administrators, and coaches as well as transportation to/from meetings.
Intern responsibilities include
- Reviewing selected City Council agenda items
- Organizing a community forum
- Assisting with administrative tasks
- Presenting at one City Council meeting
- Minimum monthly meetings with Councilmember Steward
Application details
Interested students should email to [email protected] no later than Friday, Nov. 21:
1) a cover letter (explaining their interest in the councilmember internship)
2) a résumé
Final top candidates will be invited to interview during the week of December 1.
This is an exceptional opportunity to gain firsthand experience in civic leadership and make a positive, meaningful impact in the community.
