The City of Naperville government will offer two opportunities for Naperville resident students to participate in local government. Students can apply for student representative positions on the City’s boards and commissions or serve as a chief of staff to mayor Wehrli through the KidsMatter – Mayor’s Chief of Staff internship. Both programs provide valuable experiences in civic engagement and public service. Applications are due at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4. Both programs will conclude July 31, 2027.
Interested students are welcome to apply for one or both programs if they meet the requirements:
•Must live within Naperville’s incorporated boundaries
•Sophomores, juniors and seniors may apply for student representative positions. Freshmen are ineligible to apply.
•Sophomores and juniors may apply for the Mayor’s Chief of Staff internship. Freshmen and seniors are ineligible to apply.
•Students who have previously served on a board/commission are ineligible to apply.
Student representative program
There are 24 positions available, with two positions on each board/commission. Applicants are encouraged to apply for up to three boards/commissions to maximize placement options. Student representative applicants may also apply for the Mayor’s Chief of Staff internship.
Students should review the City’s Boards and Commissions Guide at naperville.il.us/boards for descriptions of each board/commission.
KidsMatter internship – mayor’s chief of staff
The City is partnering with KidsMatter to offer an internship for up to eight high school sophomores and juniors, serving in a Chief of Staff role to Mayor Scott Wehrli. The full job description is available at naperville.il.us/boards.
How to apply
Students interested in either program must apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button on any board or commission webpage listed on the Boards and Commissions webpage. For an application instructional guide (PDF), visit naperville.il.us/boards.
Students needing more information should contact Rachel Pruneda at prunedar@naperville.il.us or 630-420-6018.
—City of Naperville government