Internship - Academic Credit

Description

This internship is UNPAID. Duration of Internship is subject to the City's discretion.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Knowledge of:
• Principles for providing customer service;
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office software;
• Administrative and clerical procedures;
• Basic research and statistical 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.

Benefits

• The position is not subject to any employee benefits including Retirement.

Application Instructions

• Applicants for this position must be completing hours for academic credit required by their school.

Additional Information

• What semester/year are you currently in?
• Within your Bachelor's/ Master's degree, what is your focus or concentration in?
• What populations are you interested in working with?
• What experience do you hope to get from this internship?
• Please input the semester you are interested in completing internship hours.
• Please indicate which departments you are interested in interning with. Select all that apply.
• Administrative Services
• Elected & City Officials
• Community Development
• Police
• Public Works
• Recreation & Human Services
• Transportation