Internship - Int01

Starting Rate: $16.59/Hour

Work up to 20 hours per week for ten to twelve calendar weeks.

Anticipated start date mid-June.

EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

• It is the intention of the internship to provide students with opportunities such as work assignments, research, attending meetings and other relevant work activities that will broaden understanding of opportunities within local city government.

• Interns will have exposure to the following departments which provide support for multiple municipal functions. Interns may be placed in a rotation or a specific department that is relevant to their degree path and potential career interest.

• Community Engagement

Marketing & Communications

Cultural Arts

Records Management

Hospitality & Tourism

• Community Services

Historical Services

Library

Parks

Nature Education

• Development & Building

• Facilities Services

• Engineering

• Environmental & Water Utilities

• Finance/Budget & Accounting

• Mansfield Volunteer Program

• Police/Fire/EMS

• Municipal Court

• Information Technology

• Planning & Development Services

• Building Safety/Facilities

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Flexible, energetic, and outgoing

• Strong writing and communication skills

• Ability to work well in teams and independently

• Must have reliable transportation

• Must be able to work morning, evening, and weekend hours as necessary

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Windows applications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 17 years of age

• The internship is designed for college students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.

WORKING HOURS:

• Interns will be expected to work up to 20 per week for ten to twelve calendar weeks. The intern should be flexible by working the times and dates assigned to you. The intern will have to work some evenings and weekends.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• The intern must have the ability to lift 50 lbs, answer phones, and operate a computer keyboard.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability. The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Mansfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug test and /or physical.