Intern - Secretary's Office

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job—it is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and to contribute to the growth of one of the nation's fastest‑growing communities. Our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family.

• Respect
• Integrity
• Service
• Excellence

Under general supervision of the Division Manager, this internship provides a full range of duties related to the functions of the Department. Interns will work on real projects that align with personal interests and career aspirations, culminating in a final project presentation that benefits both the City and the intern’s academic and professional development.

• Understand how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Assess own work performance and that of the team.
• Develop others and the organization.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Engage in continuous learning and encourage subordinates to do the same.

• Research local, state, and national programs and policies to ensure departmental compliance.
• Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the assigned work schedule as outlined in City attendance policies.
• Assist with review of laws and procedures for Gaming Machine Permits when assigned to City Secretary.
• Conduct departmental audits of agenda creation and posting procedures for public meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

• Embody the City’s core values.
• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and residents.
• Produce quality work on time.
• Plan and organize work, time, and resources.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Pay attention to detail and maintain high accuracy.
• Handle confidential information.
• Be resourceful and self‑motivated.
• Work with little supervision.
• Operate office equipment and computer programs (word, presentation, spreadsheet, database).

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program at an accredited college.
• Pass a drug screen and background check.
• Possess a Class C Texas driver’s license.

Tasks involve light physical effort in a sedentary to light work environment, with occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 pounds. Extended periods at a keyboard or workstation are common. Visual and auditory perception and oral communication are required.

Office setting with repetitive typing, data entry, and visual monitoring. Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting may occur. Exposure to environmental conditions is limited.

Employees may be required to perform any other job‑related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to modification to accommodate disabilities.

The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer committed to an alcohol‑free and drug‑free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.