Procurement Services - Intern

Summary

The Finance Department’s intern program, approved for 500 hours, will support Procurement Services through a variety of administrative and operational tasks. The internship will culminate in the implementation and presentation of a final project that contributes to both the City of McKinney and the intern’s academic and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sourcing, vendor research, surplus property, auctions, and procurement projects.
• Route and track procurement documents.
• Manage incoming communications and mail.
• Maintain departmental databases, spreadsheets, and records.
• Update information systems and generate reports.
• Support procurement staff with clerical tasks.
• Maintain office supplies and equipment.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Working for the City of McKinney

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and to help develop one of the fastest‑growing communities in the nation. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family.

Our Core Values

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace, while looking after and supporting one another. All employees are guided by four employee‑inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE) – and are supported by servant‑based leaders who foster a healthy, family‑oriented culture.

General Expectations for All Employees

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Assess personal and team work performance.
• Contribute to the development of others and the organization.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing responsibilities fairly.
• Continuously learn and develop through internal and external training opportunities, and encourage others to do the same.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with researching local, state, and national programs, policies, etc., to ensure the department meets or exceeds standards.
• Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors

• Embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and service recipients.
• Produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Plan and organize work, time, and resources, and when applicable, those of subordinates.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly.
• Resourceful with a natural drive to find answers.
• Demonstrate responsibility, self‑motivation, flexibility, and independence.
• Work effectively with little supervision.
• Operate various office equipment and computer programs (word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database applications).

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program at an accredited college.
• Relevant work experience that provides acceptable proficiency in the required skills may be considered as a substitute.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have a Class C Texas driver’s license.

Physical Demands

Tasks involve light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may include lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects of up to 25 pounds. Extended periods at a keyboard or workstation are common. Some tasks require visual and auditory perception, discrimination, and oral communication abilities.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office setting. Employees may experience repetitive motions such as typing and data entry, as well as frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting. Exposure to environmental conditions is limited.