Internship - Outpost Intern

Process & Timeline
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM, March 31, 2025
April - May: Application Review & Selection Process
Internship start date is Monday, June 16, 2025
Internship end date is Friday, August 22, 2025

Compensation — Varies based on education level
Enrolled in High School: $17.59
Enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in a college or university: $19.00/hour
Enrolled as a junior or senior in a college or university: $20.55/hour
Enrolled in a graduate program: $24.04/hour  

The principal function of this class is to provide a learning opportunity to students interested in working in a public service field. This position can include analytical and administrative services in support of department and city-wide programs and projects related to a student's area of study. Incumbents, as assigned by position and supervisor may be responsible for performing project research and recommendations; preparing information and/or supporting documents for meetings or projects; maintaining databases; providing technical assistance; participating in community outreach; and facilitating internal and/or external customer service. This position will perform work under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor.This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Receives and responds to assigned internal and external customer inquiries and information requests.  
• Researches, analyzes, troubleshoots, and provides information and support related to functional area of assignment under close supervision of an assigned supervisor.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Attends meetings, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas
• Answer multi-line telephone and direct calls to appropriate personnel and take accurate messages. 
• Greet the public, provide information and assistance regarding schedules, program descriptions, and other general information over the phone and in person. 
• Assist the public with program enrollment by signing participants up for programs, memberships, receipting money, and performing related registration procedures. 
• Create a positive experience for customers through professional and courteous behavior. 
• 1 - 2 evening and/or weekend Cashier and Concessions shift.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

 • Some High School; and
 • Some experience in recreation, sports, and arts and crafts; or
 • Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of     knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. 

Requirements
• Must complete and pass criminal background check
• Must be at least 16 years of age by time of hire
• Must be able lift 50lbs
 
Bilingual incentive pay available
 Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish/English and bilingualism is our ideal as opportunities for community engagement abound. Employees who can demonstrate the ability to speak Spanish, or any language spoken by over ten percent (10%) of City residents as documented by the most recent U.S. Census, at a proficiency level determined by a fluency test administered by the City, will receive a monthly premium of three percent (3%) of their regular base pay. CITY OF HILLSBORO'S CORE VALUES:
Employees at the City of Hillsboro are expected to exemplify the behaviors set forth in our Core Values as follows:

• Excellence in Public Service
• Respect for Diverse Voices and Ideas
• Responsiveness in Customer Service
• Tradition of Reliability
• Stewardship of the Public Trust
• Leadership with Ethics and Integrity
• Culture of Teamwork and Communication
• Emphasis on Innovation

Employees are also expected to promote a positive work environment and to be effective and collaborative team members, while providing responsive municipal services to the citizens of the City of Hillsboro.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation.
 
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
 
Based on area of assignment, this position may require sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which enables the employee to efficiently function in an indoor and outdoor environment, including in varying weather conditions.
 
Incumbents may be subjected to travel.

Salary : $18 - $24