Management Intern

Pleasant Grove City; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Pleasant Grove City is seeking a part-time internship to support planning, data collection, and reporting tasks. The position requires 10-15 hours per week on-site during regular business hours and offers a wage of $18.00 per hour.

Primary duties include data collection, trend analysis, and preparation of reports for the Administration department and city officials. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; preference for candidates pursuing an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preference for candidates pursuing an MPA; local government career interest.
• Knowledge of public administration, government budgeting and accounting.
• Proficiency with office software and data management.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare data and research.
• Analyze and prepare financial and management reports.
• Assess programs for best practices and recommend improvements.
• Support Administration and other City departments and officials.
• Analyze compensation trends and assist with updates to the City's compensation program.
• Perform data entry, file management, and customer service tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Budgeting

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Statistics

Public admin knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, HR, business management or related field

Job description

First review of applicants: Wednesday, September 2. Interviews to take place on Thursday, September 3.

This part-time internship program is scheduled for the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 period. Schedule will be flexible but require 10-15 hours per week on site during regular business hours.

Wage: $18.00 / hr.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general direction, performs a variety of professional, analytical, and clerical duties in supporting the planning, organizing, and creation of a variety of documents and projects. Exercises no supervision.

Functions And Duties

• Assists in collecting and preparing data and research.
• Analyzes, researches, and prepares various financial and management reports.
• Assesses programs for best practices and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Provides support to the Administration department, additional City departments, and elected officials.
• Analyzes trends in employee compensation and benefits; assists with updates to the City's compensation program.
• Conducts basic functions as needed such as data entry, file management, and customer service.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, human resources, business management, public management or closely related field. Preference given to candidates interested in or currently enrolled in a Master of Public Administration program and interested in a local government career.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of public administration; governmental finance, budgeting and accounting; research techniques, methods and procedures; and office management principles, practices, and equipment.
• Knowledge of computer software and hardware applications.

Skills/Abilities

• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to perform complex skills, including statistics, research data analysis, finance, and interpret charts and graphs.
• Ability to analyze and recommend solutions to management and organizational problems.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees, elected officials, agents or other governmental entities and the general public.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of budgets and accounting systems.
• This position may require use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid Utah driver's license, and have a good driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions may vary
• Work is typically performed in an air‑conditioned office
• No significantly hazardous conditions exist

DISCLAIMER

The City of Pleasant Grove is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, age, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, or any other factor protected by the law. Reasonable accommodations may be made for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job‑related duties and responsibilities that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job‑related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.