ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPRING INTERN

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Department Director and/or Manager, approximately 40 hours a week, hands-on position will be responsible for assisting across multiple City departments. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                           

• Learn and master internal operations, including but not limited to accounting, event planning, finance, human resources, payroll, communications, relationship building, customer service, sales, daily operations, etc
• Identify area for process improvements
• Make recommendations to leadership for streamlining systems and processes
• Research and implement solutions for enhanced efficiency
• Provide general administration assistance and support
• Participation in various meetings
• Manage and maintain social media websites
• Supporting event coordination 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

A Junior or Senior level Business Administration, Public Administration or related major preferred; Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent oral and written communications skills are all essential to this position. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the operation of general office equipment including calculator, computer keyboard, computer word processing or other programs, telephone, telephone console, or copy machine as required;
• Knowledge of basic mathematical and accounting procedures;
• Skill in operating a computer;
• Skill in communicating both orally and in written form;
• Skill in researching complex issues and developing recommended actions;
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate new and revised procedures, methods and standards;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise considerable skill in information handling, privacy of records and judgment;
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints;
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary work and requires speaking and talking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT        

Incumbent works in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.