Job Information
CITY OF SOUTH BEND Office Internship (Mayor's office) Spring 2025 in South Bend, Indiana
Title
Mayor's Office Internship - Spring 2025
Open Date
11/5/2024
Full-Time/Part-Time
Seasonal
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Bargaining / Non-Bargaining
Non-Bargaining
Division
Mayor's Office
Location
Mayor's Office
Reports To
Project Manager
Schedule
Up to 20 hours a week
Pay Rate
$12.75 per hour
Description
Pay Rate: 12.75
POSITION SUMMARY:The Office of the Mayor is seeking interns to assist the Mayor and staff with administrative, staffing, and special projects as needed.
SCHEDULE: Up to 20 hours per week
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Not applicable
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.
- Respond to constituent concerns via telephone, email and traditional correspondence in timely, efficient manner and redirecting to other city departments or outside agencies when necessary. Create and maintain records relating to the assistance provided.
- Create informational briefings for the Mayor and staff for internal meetings and public events.
- Organize and coordinate city outreach efforts and other public events.
- Conduct in-depth policy research on areas as assigned.
NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as requested.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current undergraduate or graduate student in good standing working toward a degree in Social Studies, Political Science, History, or Business Administration, or similar program. Recent graduates will also be considered.
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work with a degree of autonomy.
- Enjoyment of working and interacting with variety of people.
- Must be flexible, courteous, and interested in public service as well as a wide variety of public functions.
- Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills.
- Quick learner.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Foreign language skills (especially Spanish) a plus.
- Graphic design and digital media experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:Valid Drivers license required.
EQUIPMENT:Computer, telephone, calculator, copy machine.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The phy