Management Intern

First review of applicants: Wednesday, September 2. Interviews to take place on Thursday, September 3.

About the role

Under general direction, performs a variety of professional, analytical, and clerical duties in supporting the planning, organizing, and creation of a variety of documents and projects. Exercises no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assists in collecting and preparing data and research.
• Analyzes, researches, and prepares various financial and management reports.
• Assesses programs for best practices and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Provides support to the Administration department, additional City departments, and elected officials.
• Analyzes trends in employee compensation and benefits; assists with updates to the City's compensation program.
• Conducts basic functions as needed such as data entry, file management, and customer service.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, human resources, business management, public management or closely related field.
• Preference given to candidates interested in or currently enrolled in a Master of Public Administration program and interested in a local government career.

Knowledge

• Principles, methods, and practices of public administration; governmental finance, budgeting and accounting; research techniques, methods and procedures; and office management principles, practices, and equipment.
• Computer software and hardware applications.

Skills/Abilities

• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Problem solving.
• Managing multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Performing complex skills, including statistics, research data analysis, finance, and interpreting charts and graphs.
• Analyzing and recommending solutions to management and organizational problems.
• Working cooperatively with other employees, elected officials, agents or other governmental entities and the general public.
• Assisting in the preparation of budgets and accounting systems.
• Use of personal or City vehicles on City business; physically capable of operating vehicles safely, possess a valid Utah driver's license, and have a good driving record.

Schedule

Flexible schedule requiring 10–15 hours per week on site during regular business hours. Part-time internship program scheduled for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027.

Pay

$18.00 per hour.

Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed in an air-conditioned office.
• No significantly hazardous conditions exist.