Intern - Office City Manager

Internship Opportunity

The City of Dublin's Office of the City Manager is currently seeking to fill ONE internship vacancy with a motivated and passionate individual interested in the fields of local public policy and municipal innovation. Under the supervision of the Assistant to the City Manager, the Management Intern functions in a project support role in the implementation, development and coordination of a wide variety of policy research, recommendation development and program development activities.

While a majority of the Management Intern's time will be focused on projects in the City Manager's Office, the intent of the internship is to provide broad exposure to the field of local government. Additional assignments/projects will be provided with this in mind.

Intern Pay Structure:

• Undergraduate Freshman: $17.00/hour
• Undergraduate Sophomore: $17.50/hour
• Undergraduate Junior: $18.00/hour
• Undergraduate Senior: $18.50/hour
• First Year Graduate Student: $19.50/hour
• Second Year Graduate Student: $21.00/hour

Availability/Scheduling:

• Candidates must be available to work at least 15 hours per week
• Candidates must be available to work in-person during the  school year
• It is preferred that candidates will average 20 hours per week during normal business/office hours throughout the school year
• Interns are permitted to work up to 30 hours per week during summer, winter and spring breaks (subject to the approved budget and based upon successful job performance and reviews)
• Attendance at City Council Meetings is strongly encouraged

Beyond the Paycheck:

• Discount on individual membership at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) enrollment and contributions
• Potential Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• 20% discount on classes and free textbooks at Franklin University
• Discounted/free employee participation in select City events (Memorial Golf Tournament, Dublin Irish Festival, etc.)
• Free counseling services provided through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee recognition and appreciation events throughout the summer
• Gain hands-on experience in records management and data governance
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the organization's records management processes
• Develop valuable skills in project management, retention scheduling and process improvement
• Networking opportunities within the organization

Examples of Duties:

• Support and lead portions of special projects and initiatives in the City, including performing data analysis, researching best practices and surveying other jurisdictions
• Provide recommendations for policy language
• Track citizen inquiries, responses and response timeliness
• Prepare and carry out presentations to senior staff and citizens on assigned initiatives and projects
• Monitor and evaluate potential grant opportunities at the local/state/federal level

Typical

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree seeking program (Public Administration major preferred)
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Regularly available to work 15-20 hours per week during the  school year

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior internship/volunteer experience in local government, business, communications/public relations or other related field

The City of Dublin is an equal opportunity employer.