Management Intern - Public Works

City of La Cañada Flintridge; La Cañada Flintridge (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

City of La Cañada Flintridge seeks a Management Intern to provide general administrative support to the Senior Management Analyst II and the Public Works Department. The one-year set-term position offers up to 32 hours weekly with Fridays required.

You will gain exposure by interacting with multiple city departments while completing tasks with independence, judgment, and initiative.

Experience in public administration and MS Office is helpful; prior local government experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in college or recent graduation from an accredited program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and data management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls to the Department and provide exceptional customer service
• Support the City’s solid waste program, including Construction & Demolition reviews
• Support the Department’s Engineering division, including updating the status of active Capital Improvement Projects
• Support the City’s Transportation program, including reviewing performance metrics and ride checks in the field
• Support ongoing data management improvements, including GIS implementation, and maintaining Department files
• Assist with public outreach for the Department
• Assist the Department with items related to the City Council or Public Works and Traffic Commission
• Other projects as needed

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Customer service

Education

Current enrollment in college

Job description

Under the supervision and direction of the Senior Management Analyst II, the Management Intern provides general administrative staff support to the Senior Management Analyst II and the Public Works Department. The Management Intern also assists with the completion of day-to-day assignments. The Management Intern will have the opportunity to interact and provide support to other City departments to round out the overall local government experience. The Management Intern is expected to complete tasks and assignments using independent judgment, skill and personal initiative.

This is a one year set-term position. This position will work up to 32 hours per week with a flexible schedule but Fridays are required.

About the City

Nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, just north of the cities of Pasadena and Glendale, the City of La Cañada Flintridge is an affluent, low-density residential community which enjoys a suburban character and a small-town atmosphere while maintaining a close proximity to the downtown Los Angeles urban center. Commercial development in the City is almost exclusively limited to the frontage along Foothill Boulevard, the main surface thoroughfare.

The City has a population of approximately 21,800 within its 8.6 square miles. The City was incorporated as a general-law city on December 8, 1976, with a Council/Manager form of government. Some city services are provided under contract with the County of Los Angeles or other private entities. In-house staff provides general administration, public works, and planning services to the community.

Open until filled.

First review of applications will include those received by October 9, 2026.

Thank you for your interest in the City of La Canada Flintridge!

• Answer incoming calls to the Department and provide exceptional customer service
• Support the City’s solid waste program, including performing Construction & Demolition compliance reviews
• Support the Department’s Engineering division, including updating the status of the City’s active Capital Improvement Projects
• Support the City’s Transportation program, including reviewing and monitoring performance metrics and performing ride checks in the field
• Support the Department’s ongoing data management improvements, including assisting with GIS implementation, and maintaining Department electronic and paper files
• Assist with public outreach for the Department
• Assist the Department with items related to the City Council or Public Works and Traffic Commission
• Other projects as needed

Responsibilities

Prepares and presents comprehensive analytical and statistical reports; assists in the preparation of draft resolutions and ordinances; confers with and assists persons requesting information or services; investigates causes of complaints and recommends appropriate action(s) to be taken; reviews department operations and makes recommendations for improvement; conducts special surveys and gathers information; prepares correspondence for signature; assists in the City's compliance with various federal and state programs; monitors public compliance with local regulations; prepares information for graphical display; works with City contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations; attends and makes reports and presentations at various meetings; and assists with general office duties such as answering phones, photocopying, assisting the general public, etc.

Knowledge of: the major principles, practices and techniques of administration in the public sector; computer or keyboard skills; proficiency of Microsoft suite; operation of office equipment (phones, fax, postage meter, copy machine).

Ability to: follow directions and work independently on tasks assigned; learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities; communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; work cooperatively with others.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: Current enrollment in, or recent graduation within the past six (6) months from an accredited college or university.

A degree or major coursework in the fields of political science, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field is highly desirable.

Experience: No previous experience is required; however, any prior experience working in a local government organization is highly desirable.