Job Information
Salt Lake City Corporation Housing Program and Policy Data Intern in Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Title:
Housing Program and Policy Data Intern
Job Description:
Salt Lake City’s Department of Community and Neighborhoods (CAN) is implementing two housing plans: Housing SLC, our five-year moderate-income housing plan; and Thriving in Place, our anti-displacement plan.
About the Position:
CAN is seeking an intern that is interested in local government’s role in housing to further the commitments made in those two housing plans. This position will help research, develop, and implement strategies and actions to further the City’s commitments made in the two housing plans. This position will help research, develop, and implement a measurement system for the City to track its progress towards fulfilling the commitments made in the two housing plans.
To qualify students must be enrolled in an accredited school program related to the type of work they are expected to perform, be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, be proficient in Word and Excel, be self-motivated, and have good organizational and analytic skills. Positions will terminate upon completion of the internship period. Incumbents may deal with confidential information, which is expected to be maintained as confidential and shared only on a need-to-know basis with City employees and elsewhere when authorized by the intern’s city supervisor.
About the Team:
You will be working with the CAN Policy Director and Program & Policy Manager to conduct research, develop and implement strategies and actions to further affordable housing strategies, such as Community Land Trusts, community benefit agreements, and more. You will also work with the Housing Stability team, one of six divisions within the CAN Department.
Work Schedule:
This position requires an average of 20 hours per week for 3 to 4 months. Work may be completed remotely with some in-person meetings with City staff.
Position Salary Range: $15.00/hr. to $20.00/hr.
IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.
Key Responsibilities:
Conducts literature reviews and research of best practices related to the metrics, data systems, and monitoring systems of local governments’ strategies to improve housing affordability and decrease displacement of residents.
Using Power BI, builds and iterates on a public-facing dashboard of the selected indicators and metrics to communicate the City’s work on the housing plans.
Writes or drafts emails, internal memoranda, articles, or related material based on research, investigation, or analysis.
Other tasks as assigned.
Complies with city and department policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, though summer internships may not require concurrent enrollment if student is in good standing with the educational institution.
Must have knowledge of program and policy evaluation and data visualization best practices,
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Must have good organizational and analytical skills.
Must have good computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in research methods, analysis, and communication.
Interest in housing policy and passion for solving social problems.
A willingness to learn from others and to contribute to conversations.
Working Conditions:
Moderate physical effort, comfortable working conditions, and handling of light weights. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking may be required. Subject to extended exposure to computer visual display terminals.
Some evening and weekend hours will be required.
Additional Information:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.
Position Type:
Part-time
Department:
Community and Neighborhoods
Full Time/Part Time:
Part time
Scheduled Hours:
20
Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov .
BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Wellness clinic for employees and their families
Paid Time Off
12 vacation days to start
12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday
Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually
6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents
Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction
VETERAN EMPLOYER:
Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.
ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP
Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.
We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.
The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.
