Management Intern

Spanish Fork City; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 33,062,000; Part time

Job summary

Spanish Fork City is seeking a Management Intern in the Administration department. This part-time internship (PT5, $18/hr) runs April 2027 through April 2028 with 30–40 hours/week during summer and 15–20 hours/week in fall/winter.

Under supervision of the Assistant City Manager, the intern will conduct research and analysis across city functions, assist with reports and presentations, and support administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Must currently be enrolled in a Masters of Public Administration program.
• Proficiency in Google Drive Applications; ability to learn other programs.
• Must possess valid driver's license.
• Preference given to applicants committed to working in local government.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research and analysis across city functions and departments.
• Prepare and present reports, graphs, and charts to city departments and City Council.
• Support the City Manager's Office with administrative tasks.
• Rotation into departments to assist department heads with research and writing.
• Complete background checks and drug tests as required.

Skills

Research & analysis

Presentations

Team player

Education

Masters of Public Administration Program

Tools

Google Drive Applications

Job description

Management Intern

DEPARTMENT: Administration

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Part Time

PAY GRADE: PT5 - $18/hr

PAY GRADES LINK

Anticipated Start Date: April 2027

Duration of Internship: April 2027 thru April 2028

Anticipated Hours: End April thru Mid-August 30-40 hrs/week. Mid-August thru End April ~15-20hrs/week.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Assistant City Manager, this Intern position will provide research and analysis relating to general city functions, finance, parks and recreation, public works, and public safety. This position will provide assistance where needed and will report to different supervisors as various projects may dictate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in administrative activities of the City Manager's Office.
• Intern may be rotated into various departments to assist department heads with developing research and writing and presenting reports. Collect pertinent information through research, audits, surveys, etc, and analyze information using statistics and spreadsheet calculations. Present results through reports, memos, graphs, spreadsheets, and charts.
• Prepare and give presentations to city departments, department directors, and administrative staff and City Council.
• May assist with Risk Management meetings and reports.
• Assist in the preparation of City's monthly newsletter, reports, and other written information.
• Review and assist in the revision of city job descriptions, department policies and procedures.
• Assist departments as assigned in general administrative support.
• Must be able to meet attendance and punctuality requirements for this position, and is required to abide by all city policies and procedures. Must work well with others and be a team player.
• Applicants will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience: Must currently be enrolled in a Masters of Public Administration Program. Preference given to applicants that are committed to working in local government.
2. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Be proficient in Google Drive Applications. Must be able to learn other programs as needed.
3. Special Qualifications: Must possess valid driver's license.