Municipal Administrative Intern (Part-Time)

City of Carson; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Carson is seeking an Administrative Intern III to assist with data entry, event coordination and project support in a professional municipal environment. This part-time, non-exempt internship is limited to 960 hours per fiscal year and may require evening or weekend meetings.

The ideal candidate is an organized senior or recent graduate with strong Microsoft Office skills, able to learn new software quickly and communicate effectively with staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a senior or graduate student or must have graduated from a 4-year college program within the last six months and have the equivalent of 6 months full-time administrative, para-professional, technical or advanced clerical work experience.
• Strong English, mathematics and research skills; ability to learn and adapt to new software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software; able to perform data entry and report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional administrative duties in support of divisional or departmental operations.
• Performs research, compiles data and prepares reports related to administrative and operational matters.
• Conducts surveys and studies and makes recommendations based on findings.
• Assists with file maintenance, data entry and generates reports using a variety of computer software programs.
• Prepares written correspondence.
• Participates in the preparation and revision of brochures and other administrative materials.
• Works with other professional employees assigned to special work projects.
• Provides information to and consults with staff and the public.
• Operates a variety of office machines, including a personal computer.
• Attends meetings or events in the evening or on weekends.
• May drive to different locations to perform work, site inspections/surveys or attend meetings within and outside the City.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Organized

Detail oriented

Data entry

Event coordination

Project support

MS Office

Education

Senior or graduate student

Job description

City of Carson is seeking an Administrative Intern III to assist with data entry, event coordination and project support in a professional municipal environment. This part-time, non-exempt internship is limited to 960 hours per fiscal year and may require evening or weekend meetings.

The ideal candidate is an organized senior or recent graduate with strong Microsoft Office skills, able to learn new software quickly and communicate effectively with staff and the public.