Intern - Paid or Unpaid

Essential and Marginal Function Statements

• Perform a wide variety of tasks depending on assignment. These functions may encompass providing technical support, administrative responsibilities, or field work.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of: English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation, as applicable.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Ability To Communicate tactfully and effectively with the public, remain calm, and follow designated protocols in stressful and/or emergency situations.
• Learn procedures, processes, and forms related to assigned area.
• Perform procedures in an organized and accurate manner.
• Understand, follow, and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Develop favorable public relations and maintain an appearance that projects a positive image.
• Think clearly, quickly, and accurately in emergencies.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• No experience required.
• Must be enrolled in high school or an accredited college or university and working towards a degree, or recently graduated and obtained a degree within twelve months of application.

Additional Requirements

• Prior to hire, verification of current enrollment or work permit is required.
• Verification of school enrollment will be monitored by the department liaison.
• Depending upon the nature of the work, before being hired candidates may be subject to a background investigation which may include fingerprinting.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting.
• Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.
• Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.
• Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.
• Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone.
• Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.

Working Conditions

Conditions will vary depending on assignment. Work may be performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Some positions may be assigned to remote locations. Positions may require occasional overtime, holiday, evening, or weekend work and travel is rare.

Work Authorization

No Benefits.

Supplemental Questions

• Are you currently enrolled in high school or an accredited college or university and working towards a degree, or recently graduated and obtained a degree within twelve months of application?
• Please indicate your highest level of education that you have COMPLETED successfully:
• What is your degree major and/or concentration?
• Please Rate Your Level Of Expertise In Microsoft Word
• Please rate your level of expertise in Microsoft Power Point
• Please Rate Your Level Of Expertise In Microsoft Excel
• About Please indicate which department(s) within the City of Modesto you are interested in interning with. Learn more about each department at www.modestogov.com:
• What skills and experience are you hoping to gain by interning with the City of Modesto?
• How do you see yourself contributing to the City of Modesto's areas of focus (Quality of Life, Economic Vitality, and Governance and Service Delivery) during your internship?
• If you are applying for a specialized internship, please indicate the name of the internship here.