Records and Information Management Intern

Position Description

Are you interested in learning about records management, information management or archives? Tacoma Public Utilities' Management Services Office is looking for a Records and Information Management (RIM) Intern to join our team. This position will support the RIM Administrator by collaborating and working on special projects.

Responsibilities Include

• Adding metadata to SharePoint libraries
• Entering items to retention schedule database and running test reports
• Reviewing inventory reports and identifying inconsistencies
• Data entry
• Migrating electronic records from shared drive to SharePoint
• Indexing images to provide descriptive information
• Scanning original records
  
  

This internship is expected to be 40 hours per week, 12 weeks long and coincide with the summer break.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience*

1 year of post-high school training

• Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Interest in the field of communications
• Experience working in an office environment
  
  

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

Apply

Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Communication From The City Of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 before 4pm on the closing date of this posting.