Internship

Internship Opportunity Duration of Internship is subject to the City's discretion.

Under direct supervision, performs administrative tasks to assist staff with the performance of their duties. The intern may be placed in any of the following Departments: City Manager's Office, Administrative Services, Community Development, Police, Recreation, General Services, or Transportation. Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to the following areas:

May assist department on program development and initiative

Prepares documents, presentations, spreadsheets, etc.

Gathers information from various sources

Provides information to the public, as directed

Provides administrative support

Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Principles for providing customer service

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office software

Administrative and clerical procedures

Basic research and statistical research methods and techniques.

Skills:

Effective verbal and written communication

Operate office equipment including computers, copying machines and phone systems

Collect, compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data

Learn software applications as assigned

Prioritize work and meet deadlines with many interruptions.

Ability to:

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Use tact, patience, and courtesy when engaging with others

Plan, organize, prioritize, and schedule assignments.

Education and Experience: Equivalent to high school graduation and be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university or another continued educational program.

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required.