College Intern, City Clerks Office or Administrative Services Admin

College Intern, City Clerk's Office or Administrative Services Admin

Salary

$19.31 - $30.92 Hourly

Location

Santa Clarita, CA

Job Type

Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal

Job Number

2024-9

Department

Administrative Services

Division

Information Services

Opening Date

09/05/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description/Duties & Responsibilities

The City of Santa Clarita is committed to providing a challenging and meaningful work experience for college students. The City offers unique opportunities for students to gain hands-on and in-depth experience in a variety of disciplines related to local, regional, state, and federal government operations. We provide real world work assignments, which provide interns the opportunity to work side-by-side with professional City staff committed to teamwork and providing superior municipal services to the community of Santa Clarita.

This opportunity will select two candidates. The City Clerk's Office intern will work on projects relating to the work performed in a municipal clerk's office, including agenda and records management, standard operating procedures, and elections. The Administrative Services Admin intern will support financial and administration projects, including data analytics, financial research, and budget tracking.

SALARY

$19.31 - $24.46/hour (Undergrad Level)

$25.77 - $30.92/hour (Graduate Level)

This position may average 20-30 hours per week. Expected duration of this internship is from October 2024 to June 2025, but may end earlier or be extended depending on needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with budget analysis, monitoring, and forecasting
• Conduct financial research and data verification
• Conduct research on applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Draft, proof and prepare communications, memos, handouts, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Analyze and prepare recommendations related to process efficiency
• Attend various weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings
• Collaborate with various staff, benchmark cities, and other agencies to obtain information on assigned projects
• May provide administrative support and respond to resident questions and complaints, as needed
  
  

Education and Experience

If you are a current undergraduate student or recent graduate in the fields of Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field and are interested in gaining meaningful, hands-on work experience at the local government level, this may be the program for you.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communications
• Knowledge of research techniques, survey methods, and data collection
• General understanding of governmental organizations and municipal operations
• General understanding of budget and financial analysis
• Computer experience, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to foster effective working relationships with all levels of staff and the community
• The ability to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds
  
  

Additional Information

An online completed City application is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete or with a reference to attachments may be rejected.

All offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and successful completion of Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees.

In addition, College Interns may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driving record upon hire and during employment.

Part-time, temporary and seasonal (PTS) workers are at-will.

As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code Â

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The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information and to apply online, please visit www.santaclarita.gov/jobs.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled.

First Review: Friday, September 27, 2024.

Part-time, temporary, seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits and must participate in ICMA-RC (deferred compensation as a replacement for Social Security).

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Please state the level of college education you are currently enrolled in or have recently completed.

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What is your field of study?

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Which internship position interests you most - City Clerk's Office or Administrative Services?

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What do you hope to learn and/or achieve through this internship?

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How does this internship support your long-term career goals?

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