Internships

Gain hands-on experience in municipal budgeting, accounting and financial reporting, while supporting key projects within Lenexa's finance department.

Apply to be a finance intern

Launch your firefighting career with the Lenexa Fire Department! Train alongside an accredited and highly rated team, gain hands-on firefighting experience, and become part of a community that values service, integrity, and work-life balance.

Apply to be a firefighter intern. Application closes at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2025.

Engage in meaningful, on-the-job learning in event coordination, recreation programming, and community engagement while working on exciting projects like the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle and summer camps.

Apply to be a parks & recreation intern

Work alongside city planners on land use, development review and long-range planning projects to learn how Lenexa grows and shapes its community.

Apply to be a planning intern

Kickstart your law enforcement career with the Lenexa Police Department Internship Program! Gain real-world training, participate in ride-a-longs, and develop skills alongside proactive professionals dedicated to preparing you for a future in policing. 

Gain hands-on experience in civil engineering, environmental science, and construction! Work on impactful projects in pavement, stormwater, and traffic infrastructure while contributing to a dynamic municipal team.

This internship is not available for the 2026 cycle, but we expect to offer it again in future years.

Gain hands-on experience in stormwater management, green infrastructure, and GIS while contributing to projects that protect and enhance the local environment.

Apply to be a stormwater intern