Fall Internship - Finance

City of La Porte, Texas • La Porte, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of La Porte is offering a Fall Internship in Finance. This program is designed for individuals currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree, or who have recently graduated within the last six months. The internship provides valuable hands-on experience in municipal operations, with a focus on department projects and administrative tasks related to local government. The ideal candidate will demonstrate reliability, strong leadership, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team. This is an on-site internship, and interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or be a recent graduate (in the last six months).
• Strong interest in government service.
• Demonstrate reliability, strong leadership capabilities, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and software.
• Creativity and fresh perspectives on projects.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.).
• Professional conduct.
• Knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, equipment, and business letter writing.
• Ability to compose correspondence.
• Ability to understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn department policies, procedures, organization and operating details.
• Ability to type at a speed necessary for adequate job performance.
• Ability to operate a personal computer, calculator, and fax machine.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to compile and maintain complex and extensive records and prepare reports.
• Ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred educational background in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of various departments throughout the City of La Porte.
• Provide technical assistance to department directors and division managers.
• Gain hands-on experience in a variety of complex and confidential administrative tasks related to local government operations.
• Prepare and interpret statistical analysis.
• Assist with tasks related to the principles and methods of accounting and auditing.
• Support the principles and practices of financial administration, including budgeting and reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree