College Internship - City Manager's Office

City of Duarte•Duarte, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of a City Department Director or his/her designee, the College Intern will be given the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and receive a wide-range of experience in all areas of the department. This broad range of experience is intended to be an asset in preparing the intern for a career in public service. The position will work with the City Manager's Office staff to assist in implementing the City’s social media and communications strategy. This position will assist the department in the day-to-day coordination of the City’s social media platforms, promotional initiatives, and disseminating City news and announcements through the City’s communication outlets. Other duties include maintaining the City website as directed by City Manager's Office staff and assisting the City Clerk in implementing the City’s records retention schedule. A successful candidate will be computer proficient, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of graphic design, multimedia content creation, and excellent writing skills are desired. Flexible schedule of 15-20 hours per week Monday-Thursday between the hours of 7:30am-6:00pm, with the possibility of weekend events required.

Requirements

Computer proficient
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of professional writing techniques.
Knowledge of record keeping principles and procedures.
Knowledge of relevant mathematical principles and functions.
Knowledge of computers and office software applications.
Knowledge of functions, policies, and procedures of relevant departments and/or operations.
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to deal with the public in person or on the telephone.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written direction.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritizes, and perform duties as assigned with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, a personal computer, and relevant software in a Mac environment.
Ability to interpret and apply department policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to research and compile information.
Ability to maintain records.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and all levels of staff and management.
Ability to successfully adapt in a high-volume, fast-paced working atmosphere with multiple activities.
Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in a related field to the department.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of graphic design
Knowledge of multimedia content creation
Excellent writing skills

Responsibilities

Performs keyboarding, data entry, and filing.
Prepares a variety of moderately complex documents in draft and final form using a personal computer and word processing software.
Operates a variety of office equipment.
Provides complex clerical assistance to supported staff.
Assists in moderately complex research data collection and report preparation.
Performs other related duties as required.
Assist in implementing the City’s social media and communications strategy.
Assist in the day-to-day coordination of the City’s social media platforms, promotional initiatives, and disseminating City news and announcements through the City’s communication outlets.
Maintain the City website as directed by City Manager's Office staff.
Assist the City Clerk in implementing the City’s records retention schedule.