What are the responsibilities and job description for the Museum Intern (Part-time) position at City of Arcadia?
ABOUT US
At the Arcadia Library and Museum Services Department, we have a passion for service to our community and a belief that our residents and customers are a priority. We believe that our value lies in what we give and our employees are our greatest asset.
We are dedicated to excellent, proactive customer service, connecting with our community, finding creative solutions, and innovative thinking. The Arcadia Library and Museum Services Department is always looking to find better, more effective solutions, and creative efficiencies.
We are looking for someone that has a strong sense of “we”, is a team player, and intellectually curious. If you are ready to take on an exciting and diverse set of responsibilities while gaining real-world experience, we encourage you to apply for our Intern position. Join us in making a difference in our community!
Flexible, proactive, and eager to learn
Strong administrative and clerical acumen
Team player with stellar customer service skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Apply Online – Submit a detailed, thorough application.
Application Filing Deadline – Application filing period will close at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, 2025
Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weighted 100%) – Week of May 5, 2025 (Tentative)
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of routine administrative and financial duties in support of a City department/division; and to research, write, and present reports and recommendations.
Exercises no supervision.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Perform a wide variety of administrative and financial assignments to assist a City department or division and to receive on-the-job exposure to municipal government issues; depending on assignment, learn to perform various administrative, planning, engineering, police, fire, public works, and recreation tasks.
Research, write, and present reports and recommendations on a variety of municipal government topics.
Participate in conducting studies and analyses involving assigned programs and functions concerning policies, practices, procedures, financial resources, facilities, proposals, staffing, requirements for new programs and projects, effectiveness of programs, planning, engineering, police, fire, recreation, capital improvements, economic development, and related matters.
Collect, compile, describe, organize, analyze, interpret, and present data and information related to area and issues under study.
Assist in the coordination of data and materials for the department budget including drafting the budget documents and preparing revisions and calculations.
Consult with businesses, citizens, City personnel, consultants, governmental agencies, and associations to obtain factual information and data.
Participate in conducting departmental and operational audits and inspections.
Perform a variety of clerical or technical tasks in support of City programs; answer phones and assist the public.
Maintain a variety of records and files.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Basic principles of municipal government management and public administration.
Basic budgetary methods and practices.
Research and report preparation methods and procedures.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer software and hardware including management information systems and office automation.
Techniques used in public relations.
Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
Principles of mathematics and statistics.
English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to:
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software applications.
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to:
Learn to interpret the policies and procedures of the assigned department.
Learn and understand the organization and operation of the assigned department and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Research, analyze, and evaluate programs, policies, and procedures.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Proofread and detect errors in typing, spelling, grammar, punctuation.
Independently prepare correspondence and memoranda.
Plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contact in the course of work.Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:
No experience is required.
Training:
Graduation within the last 12 months or enrollment in a college or university with an emphasis in public administration or a field closely related to the area of assignment.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations. Some positions (engineering) may require the ability to stand, walk crouch, stoop, climb, and lift 50 lbs; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, mechanical, and electrical hazards.
Application:
A fully completed online application is required to be submitted. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required online employment application. All certificates, resumes, cover letters, and other documents requested by the City for the position advertised, must be uploaded with your online application.
The Selection Process:
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. The City reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. Candidates will be notified via e-mail or telephone if they qualify to move to the next step in the selection process. The interview score will determine ranking on the eligibility list and will remain in effect for one year.
Pre-employment background and medical examinations are additional requirements for hire. Failure on any part of the selection process will result in removal from the recruitment process. Please Note: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in the selection process, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.
Salary : $17 - $19
