Intern - City Secretary's Office

City of McKinney • Tx 75069, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Division Manager, or designee, this position provides the opportunity to perform a full range of duties related to the functions of the Department. You will have the opportunity to work on real projects that align with your interests and career aspirations. Your role in the group is an important one, your work is taken seriously, and you are counted on as a contributing member of a team. This internship will culminate in the implementation, as practical, and presentation of a final project that will contribute to both the City of McKinney and your academic and professional development.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program at an accredited college.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Resourceful and have a natural drive to find answers.
• Ability to demonstrate a sense of responsibility, self-motivation, flexibility and independence
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to operate various types of office equipment and computer programs, such as word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Responsibilities

• Assists with researching local, state, and national programs, policies, etc. to ensure our department is at or above standard.
• Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Assist with the review of laws and procedures Gaming Machine Permits - Conduct departmental audit of agenda item creation and agenda posting procedures for public meetings (City Council and Boards & Commissions)
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern