What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Policy Finance Intern (Temporary - Part time) position at City of Columbia?
Job Description Summary
Support the City’s finance operations while learning about a career in public service. The intern will gain practical experience in the constantly evolving field of public finance. Regular duties and responsibilities for the intern include reading & understanding public policy-related reports, analyzing & preparing reports, and assisting the City Economist in developing data-driven reports and story-telling. The intern will work collaboratively with other Economic Division staff and the Finance Director. The intern might also complete administrative work while observing different aspects of accounting, budgeting, procurement, treasury, economic and business services.
Essential Job Functions
Analyze the fiscal impact of proposed legislation and prepare fiscal notes.
Provide support for general fund-related revenue analysis.
Assist with data analysis and other report writing.
Assist in developing monthly economic reports.
Help in preparing the annual Financial trend manual and Community trend manual.
Present data-driven recommendations to the finance team.
Ancillary Job Functions
Assist the Economic Division’s regular activities.
Help showcase the City of Columbia’s financial reports.
Run financial reports and collect data
Knowledge & Skills
Basic understanding of state and local (city and county) government.
Knowledge of public finance, economics, business, accounting and liberal arts.
Strong communication skills, including writing, oral, and data-driven storytelling.
Understanding the principles of data and financial analysis report for public finance and budgeting.
Excellent computer skills, including the use of Google and Microsoft suites, advanced Excel and other programming software
Strong technical writing skills to prepare fiscal notes, financial analysis reports, and documents.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, other city employees, vendors, citizens and other contacts
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate results. Minimum Qualifications Must be at least a Jr. in college
Have valid Driver’s License
Understanding of the principles of financial analysis and reporting, public finance, capital improvement, governmental accounting and budgetary control.
Excellent computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office, Enterprise Resource Planning systems, and reporting tools.
Ability to work independently and apply professional judgment and as part of a team with the ability to assist peers with their responsibilities.
Above average technical writing skills to prepare financial analysis reports and documents.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, other city employees, vendors, citizens and other contacts.
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accurate results
Supervision Exercised None Starting Salary $18.00-$20.00 hr depending on qualifications and experience Open Until Filled No Deadline to Apply Number of Positions Available 1
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