Public Admin Intern: Policy, Grants & Govt Ops

Township of Upper St Clair; Upper St. Clair (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Township of Upper St Clair offers a Local Government Administrative Intern position in Administration. The role supports municipal and human resource services for a full-service Home Rule community, reporting to the Assistant Township Manager to align tasks with learning goals.

The internship provides exposure to local government operations, policy development, budgeting, grants administration, and public-sector communications, with a schedule centered on class availability and campus needs.

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree or recent graduate in a related field.
• Interest in municipal/local government administration and public service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support communications, reports, and visual materials through research and data collection.
• Review benefit policies and benchmark practices for competitive programs.
• Prepare reports and PowerPoint presentations for management.
• Develop recommendations for programs and operational proposals.
• Create brochures, flyers, newsletters, and news releases.
• Draft draft versions of resolutions, ordinances, and policies.
• Assist with grant research and reporting materials.
• Draft confidential communications on employee benefits.
• Assist with budgeting, personnel, and facilities admin tasks.
• Answer calls professionally and route to appropriate departments.
• Coordinate with Township departments and external agencies.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Computer literacy

Discretion with confidential info

Interest in local government

Education

Bachelor’s degree near completion

Bachelor’s in public administration/related

Master’s in public administration (current or recent)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Office equipment

Job description

Township of Upper St Clair offers a Local Government Administrative Intern position in Administration. The role supports municipal and human resource services for a full-service Home Rule community, reporting to the Assistant Township Manager to align tasks with learning goals.

The internship provides exposure to local government operations, policy development, budgeting, grants administration, and public-sector communications, with a schedule centered on class availability and campus needs.