Administrative Intern- Management Services

The Position

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The Administrative Intern is a paid, part-time/temporary position scheduled to work no more than 29 hours per week and is not eligible to participate in the City's health insurance or retirement plans.

NOTE:

This internship will be part of a rotational program structured to provide interns exposure with various departments throughout the City. This internship have a duration of six (6) months.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis depending on the agency's needs. The next review of applications is scheduled for March 2, 2026.

Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Are you passionate about serving the community and supporting a team that is committed to making a positive impact on the residents and businesses of Ontario? The Management Services Agency has an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual with a passion for excellence and a commitment to serving the community as an Administrative Intern. The successful candidate will embody the values of the City's Approach to Public Service - Commitment to the Community, Excellence through Teamwork, and Doing the Right Thing the Right Way - as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant.

As the Administrative Intern within Management Services, your primary duties will be to assist in and complete a wide variety of administrative, technical, and research assignments in support of the Management Services Agency. The Administrative Intern performs entry-level analytical work under the mentorship of the Management Services designee and other management-level employees. As with any internship experience, individuals who are resourceful with a desire and initiative to learn as much as possible from experienced employees will have the greatest benefit from their internship.

The following items are required for consideration:

* Completion of application and supplemental questions

* A statement of interest on why you are interested in this internship (2 pages maximum)

Additionally, the successful candidate will embody the Department's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player"- Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the City's Customer Service Philosophy
- Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.

The Management Services Agency

The Management Services Agency implements the goals and policy direction of the City Council through professional administration and leadership of the City's executive team and staff. The Ontario City Council continues to amplify the existing community momentum - providing quality municipal services, programs, and projects to build a better tomorrow for the residents and businesses of Ontario.

The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including, but not limited to:
Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.

The City's vision for the future is very exciting, and we foresee tremendous growth within the years to come. We welcome you to view the City of Ontario's 2025 State of the City video by clicking on the link below as well as the other links to learn more about the City:

State of the City The Ontario Plan

Smart Ontario Downtown Ontario

Examples of Essential Functions

The essential functions typically performed by the Administrative Intern assigned to Management Services include the following:

* Assists members of management, professional and technical staff by performing a variety of administrative, technical, and analytical projects and assignments.

* Provide administrative support including occasional coverage of public-facing reception desk and Department phone line.

* Conducts research, analyzes data and develops reports to summarize and communicate findings.

* Collects, compiles, analyzes, interprets, and presents data and findings.

* Assists with preparing visual and written content for formal documents (e.g., audit reports, memoranda, policies, etc.).

* Responds to requests…