Board Operations Intern

Clean Power Alliance•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$24 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is seeking a Board Operations Intern to provide administrative, project, and operational support to the Clerk team. The intern assists with records management, technology initiatives, and other special projects while gaining exposure to the operations of a public agency and its Board. CPA internships are typically for a length of up to 12 weeks, up to 25 hours/week (no term is guaranteed).

Requirements

Candidates MUST be an undergraduate junior/senior OR first-year graduate student.
Demonstrate good judgment and integrity
High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; and the ability to translate complex technical information into non-technical language
Have a strong work ethic and be comfortable taking initiative/working in a fast paced environment
Work well on diverse teams and be highly collaborative
Must be able to work at a desk and on a computer for prolonged periods
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Ability to fully own tasks and processes with minimal oversight
Ability to handle multiple priorities to meet deadlines and escalate key issues
Interest in public service and local government.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new technology platforms.

Nice To Haves

Preferred focus in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Business Administration, Government, Library & Information Science, or a related field.
Prior Internship or part-time work experience in relevant fields is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative, operational, and project support to the Clerk team.
Assist the Clerk of the Board with day-to-day Board operations.
Support records management, organization, and document maintenance.
Assist with technology initiatives and process improvement projects.
Contribute to special projects as assigned by the Clerk of the Board.
Help maintain accurate records and ensure proper documentation practices through SharePoint modernization, records management, Board operations procedure manual, OneMeeting optimization.
Support project coordination and tracking of departmental initiatives.
Gain exposure to Board governance, public agency operations, and local government processes.
Participate in organizational and administrative activities that support Board functions.
Develop knowledge of public administration, governance, project management, and organizational operations through hands-on assignments.