Intern II (Dallas Water Utilities - Non Civil Service)

City of Dallas; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 30 000 - 31 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

City of Dallas is seeking a part-time Intern II to support administrative and research tasks across municipal government operations. The role focuses on gaining practical knowledge through hands-on experience in clerical duties, budgeting, and event coordination.

As an intern, you will develop procedures, assist in contracts, payroll, training, and data reporting while writing speeches and helping schedule activities.

Qualifications

• Intern II role aims to develop working knowledge of municipal government operations.
• Requires ability to write clear, concise reports and communicate with staff.
• Prefer strong analytical and teamwork skills; ability to work independently.

Responsabilités

• Develops and improves procedures and coordinates activities to assist department administration.
• Assists with events, planning and public relations tasks as part of internship.
• Performs clerical duties, inventory, bookkeeping, and reporting activities.
• Supports contracts management, budgeting, purchasing and monthly financial reporting.
• Handles payroll, benefits, safety and personnel administration tasks.
• Writes speeches and maintains schedules; coordinates events.
• Analyzes information and presents relevant facts for decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Diplomatic communication

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Independent work

Formation

Current student (high school or university)

Description du poste

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Job Summary

As a part-time employee, performs administrative and/or research work relating to one or more functional areas in the administration of a municipal government to develop/reinforce working knowledge of municipal government operations for professional growth or to meet the internship requirements of a university at the graduate level.

Job Description Overview

The Intern II is a more experienced part-time employee that assists in performing various administrative, clerical, or secretarial duties developing working knowledge of municipal government procedures for professional growth or to meet the internship requirements of a school or University.

Essential Functions

• Develops rules and regulations, assesses needs, implements and improves new or existing procedures, and coordinates various activities to assist in the administration of a department or division.
• Participates in finding solutions to existing problems and discusses proposals with administrative personnel in planning and executing administrative functions, special events and public relations activities to acquire skills in problem solving as part of a good internship program.
• Conducts individual studies or projects in one or more city department or division to supplement knowledge acquired in a specialized area entailing diverse duties such as clerical duties, or those relating to inventory, bookkeeping, maintenance and marketing.
• Performs and assists in a variety of functions such as special services including contracts management, emergency preparedness, damage control, architecture, engineering and construction; supports financial services such as budgeting, grants and trust management, accounting, purchasing, revenue forecasting, and monthly financial reporting to supplement knowledge gained through academic courses.
• Performs various personnel functions such as payroll, insurance, worker's compensation, safety, hiring and promotion, training, retirement, termination, affirmative action, benefits training, taxes and medical reports to acquire supplementary knowledge in the area of personnel administration.
• Writes speeches, answers correspondence, maintains files, and assists in scheduling and coordinating events.
• Establishes working relationships conducive tom completion of internship assignments; analyzes information gathered regarding research problems and presents pertinent facts to those responsible for solving them so that informed decisions can more effectively be made.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to diplomatically interact with city officials.
• Ability to investigate and analyze.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports.
• Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships.

Experience

None

Licenses and Certifications

None

Education

Currently in High School or university as appropriate.

Salary Range

$21.50 - $21.78

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.

We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.

Questions? Contact our recruiting departments: Civil Service - [e-mail] Talent - Acquisition [e-mail]