City Council Policy Internship

Position Description

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham. Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hourly rate is based on the college level they are currently in 1st year (Freshman) $21.00 – 2nd year (Sophomore) $21.63 – 3rd year (Junior) $22.28 – 4th year (Senior) or Graduate Student $22.95 Work Days/

Hours:

15 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. (Some Nights and Weekends/Flexible schedule) The City Council Internship Program is designed to introduce undergraduate or graduate students to work in local government. The selected candidate will work within the City Council's Office on a variety of special projects and research assignments with City Council Member Nate Baker.

• Research policy issues and best practices and help formulate policy
• Read and analyze staff reports and agenda items
• Work on policy campaigns, organize meetings, assist with conducting community outreach
• Assist with communications, outreach, and constituent services
• Prepare for and attend key committee, board, and council meetings
• Draft and edit resolutions and policy memoranda
• Facilitate dialogue with other elected officials, city staff, other governmental jurisdictions and community partners

Knowledge and Skills

• Interest in local government issues, including but not limited to planning, zoning, housing, transportation, parks and recreation, policing, emergency services, budgets, and other related urban issues;
• Experience or interest in learning communicating through social media, video production, branding, layout and design, Microsoft products, Adobe products, ArcGIS;
• Should have a working knowledge of city systems and agencies to support resident needs and well-being;
• Knowledge of the Durham community is preferred;
• Experience and interest working on social justice issues.

Special Abilities

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals and groups from varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds;
• Ability to be patient, flexible, and well organized, as well as dedicated to resident and community goals.

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program.
• Candidate must demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.

• Knowledge of the Durham community