College Intern (Part-Time) - Procurement Division

Town of Davie; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Davie is seeking an internship in the Budget & Finance Department to provide hands-on experience in municipal finance and procurement. Interns will engage in professional research, contract management, project development, and client communications while supporting daily administrative functions.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related fields and can submit transcripts.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled from a college or university with a major in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Supply Management, or other related field.
• Must submit Official transcripts prior to closing date of posting.
• Must have experience in all Microsoft products i.e., Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Suite.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks such as typing, filing, and computer input.
• Apply research techniques and analytical methods to study administrative systems, organizational structures, policies, and procedures.
• Conducts special studies in conjunction with a project; analyzes data and makes recommendations based upon studies.
• Assist with research and development of new procurement projects and initiatives.
• Participate in contract reviews, vendor analysis, and policy updates.
• Prepare project reports, bid summaries, and related procurement documents.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Research skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Public service integrity

Education

Finance/Accounting/Public Administration major

Tools

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Suite

Job description

This is a non-exempt position, which is responsible for various clerical level duties (including typing, filing, and computer input) within the Budget & Finance Department.

This internship is designed to provide college students with hands‑on experience in municipal finance and procurement. Interns will gain exposure to professional research, contract management, project development, and client communications while also supporting daily administrative functions. The position serves as a career‑building opportunity, preparing students to enter the government procurement and public administration career market with a strong foundation of skills, knowledge, and mentorship.

• Must be currently enrolled from a college or university with a major in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Supply Management, or other closely related field.
• Must submit Official transcripts prior to closing date of posting.
• Must have experience in all Microsoft products i.e., Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Suite.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Ability to conduct research and make recommendations.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity

Schedule: Monday - Thursday up to 27 hours; flexible hours between 7:30am - 06:00pm.

• Perform clerical tasks such as typing, filing, and computer input.
• Apply research techniques and analytical methods to study administrative systems, organizational structures, policies, and procedures.
• Conducts special studies in conjunction with a project; analyzes data and makes recommendations based upon studies.
• Assist with research and development of new procurement projects and initiatives.
• Participate in contract reviews, vendor analysis, and policy updates.
• Prepare project reports, bid summaries, and related procurement documents.
• Performs related work as required.

• The policy of the Town of Davie is to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment. The Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months of non-usage.