Council District 3 Office - Student Intern Unclassified (Part-Time)

City of San Jose • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work and do business. The San José City Council consists of ten Councilmembers elected by district and a Mayor elected at-large, each for four-year terms. The Mayor and Council are responsible for representing the residents of San José, providing accountability, reviewing public policy and programs, and adopting those policies which best meet the needs of the residents, visitors, and businesses in San José. Councilmember Anthony Tordillos of District 3 Council Office is recruiting for a part-time Student Intern position. The Office of District 3 Councilmember Anthony Tordillos is seeking a college student for a paid internship to support the office’s policy, community, and outreach work. Interns will have the opportunity to gain direct experience in all facets of local government, from supporting the creation of new legislation and developing communications materials to leading on constituent casework. The internship will be 15-19 hours per week (with flexibility to accommodate class schedules); the internship period is for 4 months, with the option to extend as agreed by the office and the intern. Positions in these unclassified civil service classifications are appointed "at will" with no property right to continued employment. Each appointment is for a specified period-of-time to be determined by the appointing Councilmember and does not extend past the end of the elected official's or appointing authority's term. Assignments may be on a project basis and/or as needed basis and will not be on predetermined employment time/term limitations.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in undergraduate or graduate program.
• Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the state of California may be required in performing job duties.
• Must fill out the online application and answer the job-specific questions on the City of San Jose website.
• Submit a Cover Letter.
• Submit a Resume.
• Answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy research to support the councilmember’s legislative priorities and draft well-written reports and memos summarizing findings
• Assist in the creation of social media content, physical materials, and the biweekly newsletter
• Staff the councilmember at meetings and support the planning and execution of District 3 community events and town halls
• Lead on constituent casework by working with city staff, community organizations, and government agencies to address resident concerns
• Attend meetings on behalf of the office with neighborhood associations and local agencies, take notes, and provide updates on any necessary follow-up.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED