City Council Intern
1 month ago
Job Description
Job Title: City Council Intern
Department: City Council
Reports To: City Council Chief of Staff
SALARY $20-$22 PER HOUR UP TO 24 HOURS A WEEK
POSITION SUMMARY
Our internship program offers college students a unique opportunity to experience the work of a City Council office for eight weeks. The program exposes students to district and legislative office operations and activities of a Councilmember's work. These experiences include working with constituents, conducting community outreach efforts, assisting community-based organizations, organizing civic events and projects, databases, staffing the office, and other activities.
Internships are invaluable to gain an understanding of our democratic process, as well as an excellent opportunity to create important networks while serving the community. Internships are available to all part-time or full-time students 18 years of age or older. Interns will gain valuable education and work experience by through working with our office. Thank you for your interest in this very unique opportunity to serve the community. Please complete the application and submit to our office along with a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNone.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Critical thinking and creative problem solving.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines simultaneously.
Proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Active involvement in monitoring district and City issues, current events and relevant legislation.
Assist in research and planning of upcoming events and projects.
Provide accurate and complete information in response to constituent inquiries and community issues.
Assist with and maintain office procedures, routine correspondence, telephone inquiries and special projects.
Develop clear knowledge and understanding of principals, functions, practices and operations of the The Pontiac City Council.
Assist with responding to a variety of constituent inquiries and issues.
Fluency in other languages in addition to English, a plus.
Transportation and other expenses are the responsibility of the intern.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate must be enrolled in an educational program upon the start of your internship and have an interest in public policy, community organizing, political science, economics, English, communications, public relations or a similar area of study or career path.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This employee is primarily in an office environment with extensive use of written documents, computer and telephone. Employee will also have frequent contact with City officials, employees and the general public. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
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