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Intern (Paid or Unpaid)

City of Modesto
Modesto, CA Intern
POSTED ON 1/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2025
The City of Modesto offers paid and volunteer internships.  Each position is unique to the department and pay is predetermined.  Paid internships are limited to a maximum of 1,000 hours annually. 

The City of Modesto's internship program is designed to give students an inside look at the City of Modesto's employment opportunities and enhance educational goals. City internships vary within each City department.

Students must be enrolled in high school or an accredited college or university working towards a degree, or recently graduated and obtained a degree within twelve months of application.
Perform a wide variety of tasks depending on assignment.  These functions may encompass providing technical support, administrative responsibilities, or field work.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.

Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.

Marginal Functions:
Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation, as applicable.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
           
Ability to:

Communicate tactfully and effectively with the public, remain calm, and follow designated protocols in stressful and/or emergency situations.

Learn procedures, processes, and forms related to assigned area.

Perform procedures in an organized and accurate manner. 

Understand, follow, and carry out oral and written instructions.

Develop favorable public relations and maintain an appearance that projects a positive image.

Think clearly, quickly, and accurately in emergencies.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications.

Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
No experience required.

Training:
Must be enrolled in high school or an accredited college or university and working towards a degree, or recently graduated and obtained a degree within twelve months of application.

License or Certificate:
High school students must possess a work permit.

Additional Requirements:
Prior to hire, verification of current enrollment or work permit is required.

Verification of school enrollment will be monitored by the department liaison.

Depending upon the nature of the work, before being hired candidates may be subject to a background investigation which may include fingerprinting.

Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds.  Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Conditions will vary depending on assignment. Work may be performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Some positions may be assigned to remote locations.  Positions may require occasional overtime, holiday, evening, or weekend work and travel is rare.

Salary : $16

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