Intern - Budget and Community Engagement

Description

THE CITY OF DANVILLE:   The City of Danville is located 35 miles southwest of Lexington and is a thriving community with a population of 17,000. The City is a municipal government agency with a highly efficient infrastructure providing a broad range of public services: water and wastewater treatment, police and fire services, 911 emergency dispatch services, parks and recreation, cemeteries, and public works. The City of Danville is also the business hub to a 5 county, 100,000 region with quality school systems and a highly educated workforce. 

Position:  Intern

Pay Classification:  Hourly

Job Classification:  Part-time

Location:  445 West Main Street, Danville, KY 40422

Department:  Finance 

Responsible To: 

Finance Director

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of the Finance Director, the Intern will assist in the preparation of the City’s 2025-2026 budget book and support community event planning. The internship will work closely with the City’s Finance Department and Community Liaison. The internship will provide an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public finance, budgeting, and community engagement within a municipal governmental setting.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

· Assist in compiling financial data, reports, and narratives for the annual budget book.

· Help format and organize budget documents to ensure clarity.

· Support the development of charts, tables, and graphics to enhance budget presentation.

· Review and proofread budget sections for accuracy and consistency.

· Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing community events and public meetings.

· Provides support in developing promotional materials, flyers, and social media content.

· Responsible for Communicating with vendors, community partners, and stakeholders to facilitate event logistics.

· Required to attend events to provide on-site support, including setup, registration, and coordination.

· Responsible for gathering and analyzing feedback to improve future events.

· Provides general program support as needed to the City (e.g. meeting preparation, copying, filing).

· May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

 Required skills and abilities:

· Analytical/assessment skills (including data entry and data collection). 

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

· Critical thinking abilities.

· Ability to work with minimal supervision.

· Policy consultation and development capabilities

· Demonstrated professionalism.

· Program planning skills.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Experience with Canva design software is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods of time.

· Ability to lift up to 30lbs occasionally.

· Walking, twisting, stooping, and bending on a regular basis.

Compensation: $15/hr

Benefits:  none

EEO Disclaimer:

The City of Danville provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other trait or characteristic protect by federal, state, and local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, discipline, demotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, leaves of absence, training, compensation, and benefits.

Salary : $15