Internship -Local Government Administration

Local Government Administrative Intern

The Local Government Administrative Intern will assist in the administration of municipal and human resource services for a full-service Home Rule Community. The Intern will report directly to the Assistant Township Manager, who will align Township operational needs with the Intern's academic and professional learning objectives to create a comprehensive and mutually beneficial internship experience.

This internship provides exposure to local government operations, policy development, human resources, budgeting, grants administration, and public-sector communications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting research, data collection, and analysis to support the preparation of communications, reports and other written or visual material.
• Reviewing and analyzing existing benefit policies and benchmarking practices among comparable organizations to support the development of competitive benefits programs.
• Preparing reports and presentation materials, including PowerPoint presentations, public-facing documents, and graphic materials.
• Developing recommendations related to programs, initiatives, and operational proposals for management review and decision-making purposes.
• Assisting in the creation of brochures, flyers, newsletters, and news releases.
• Drafting preliminary versions of resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and administrative policies.
• Assisting with grant research, data collection, and preparation of written and visual materials in support of grant applications and reporting requirements.
• Drafting confidential communications related to employee benefit programs, including insurance plans, pension plans, paid time off, and employer-sponsored activities.
• Assisting with confidential administrative functions related to personnel, budgeting, and facilities.
• Answering and routing calls through the central telephone system in a professional manner.
• Coordinating activities and sharing information with other Township departments and external agencies as needed.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, elected officials, other departments, and the general public.

Necessary Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:

• Education:
  
  Students nearing completion of a bachelor's degree;
  Graduates with a bachelor's degree in public administration, political science, business management, or a closely related field; or Individuals currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a master's program with an emphasis in public administration or a related discipline. Demonstrated interest in municipal or local government administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
• Ability to prepare, review, and analyze detailed reports and data.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Tools and Equipment Used:

Requires frequent use of a computer, including word processing and spreadsheet software, calculator, telephone system, and office equipment such as copier and printer.

Selection Process:

The selection process may include the following:

• Application and resume review
• Evaluation of education, experience, and local government emphasis
• One or more interviews
• Reference checks

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* The responsibilities listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude related or logical assignments.

This job description does not constitute an employment Agreement or contract.

Revised July 2026