Teen Intern Application

Please fill out the form below. (*) = required

Applicant Information

First Name: *

Middle Name:

Last Name: *

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? * No Yes

* Convictions are not an automatic bar to placement but are reviewed in relation to the placement for which you applied. Convictions not reported may be cause for rejection or discharge.

Birth Date: *

Current E-mail Address: *

You will be contacted via email. Please notify if this changes.

Are you a citizen of the United States? * No Yes

Current Grade: *

Name of High School: *

Zip Code: *

Will you require any special accommodations during the interview process? No Yes

Availability During the School Year

Monday: *

Tuesday: *

Wednesday: *

Thursday: *

Friday: *

Saturday: *

Parent or Guardian Information

First Name: *

Last Name: *

Relationship: *

Email Address: *

Phone: *

Please list two professional references. This could be a coach, youth group leader, teacher, or an employer. Please do not list a family member as a reference.

Reference 1:

Full Name: *

Relationship: *

Phone Number with area code: *

Reference 2:

Full Name: *

Relationship: *

Phone Number with area code: *

Upload your latest grade report. PDF format. *

Upload your resume. PDF or Word Document format. *

Upload your cover letter. PDF or Word document format. *

(Briefly explain in your cover letter why you would like to intern with the Milwaukee Public Library. What are your personal goals? What do you hope to gain from the experience? What skills and expertise do you have to offer?)

Please answer the following questions in 300 words or less:

You will be part of a team of peers who come from different backgrounds and have different skills, passions, and goals. What has been an experience you have had, positive or negative, that has prepared you for working with others? What was the biggest lesson you learned about yourself and others? *

In your role, you will be encouraged to step outside of your comfort zone in a variety of ways. How do you move forward in situations that challenge you? *

We all have networks in our lives that are composed of people. These might be family, friends, or acquaintances that share a connection with us. How could you use the networks you have to support your work as an intern at MPL? *

I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my release. * No Yes

Electronic Participant Signature: *

To Print, open the browser menu found near/in the top right-hand corner (Macs: click "File" in the top menu) and select "Print" to open the print menu.

To complete the application, select the "Submit" button below. A confirmation will be sent to your email address provided.

For more information, contact Petra Duecker at 414.286.3019 or email to: teens@milwaukee.gov