Management Intern - Tempe Mayor's Office

About the role

The Management Intern will work with the Mayor, Mayor's Assistant, and Chief of Staff for the Tempe City Council to assist in administrative office work including constituent responses, writing letters and proclamations, and various projects for the Office.

Responsibilities

• Actively support and uphold the City's stated mission and values.
• Communicate regularly with Mayor's Assistant and Chief of Staff on priorities, projects, and responsibilities.
• Assist in the writing and development of letters, memos, and proclamations.
• Manage meeting requests and event invitations and respond accordingly.
• Attend weekly Mayor's Office and City Council Staff meetings.
• Compile research, maintain records, generate reports, and update contact lists.
• Work with various City Departments to meet mutual needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and two years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Candidate is required to be enrolled in a Graduate Program during the duration of employment and continuation of employment will be based on the candidate's enrollment in a Graduate Program.
• Candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be required to complete a writing assessment. Writing submissions will be evaluated based on tone, grammar, professionalism, engagement with the prompt, and overall writing quality.

Qualifications

• Graduate Student in a closely related field of study.
• Seeking, or has obtained, a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Business Administration, or degree related to the core functions of this position.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to tackle multiple projects at once, and meet deadlines.
• Preferred knowledge of computer programs for tracking, budgeting, and reporting, such as Microsoft Office.

Working Environment

• Professionally represent department/program.
• Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Work collaboratively across various departments within the City as well as with diverse populations and groups.
• Use computers effectively – including inputting, reviewing and retrieving information, extended periods of viewing screen and using mouse and keyboard.
• Contribute extensively to written communications, including drafting emails, reports, talking points, social media content, and other materials for internal and external audiences.

Pay

$20.00 per hour

Schedule

• Work location is primarily at Tempe City Hall; however, incumbent may be required to travel to events and meetings around the City of Tempe to perform work driving their own vehicle.
• This is a 20-hour per week position, and may include some nights and weekends, with flexible days and hours based on candidate and employer needs.
• This Internship program is a short term-position of a 12-month experience or less. An additional one-year extension may be offered contingent upon an annual review.