Public Works & Administration Intern

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

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.