Management Intern - City Manager's Office

The Position

The City of Hollywood, Florida is seeking to fill the position of Management Intern.This is a part-time professional internship with a duration of up to one (1) year working 20 hours per week for the university student or recent graduate who has completed the academic coursework required for a Master's of Public Administration. The position provides the intern with the opportunity to work with senior management through various special projects and assignments.

The Management Intern position involves research and analytical work on an entry-level professional basis using various research techniques and methods. Management Interns are given work assignments involving a wide variety of opportunities and challenges facing the City of Hollywood and also assist with constituent requests.

The successful applicant will be motivated, self-initiating, and able to take on new challenges with skill and enthusiasm. This position is designed to develop the leadership and technical skills of the intern while providing the City with highly capable staff support.

The Requirements

This position is for a current Master's of Public Administration degree student needing internship experience to complete their degree program or a recent graduate of a Master's of Public Administration eager and ready to begin their career in local public service. One or more years of prior part time work experience in an administrative or office setting is desirable but not required. The successful candidate must possess strong writing and research skills, a courteous and helpful demeanor, a valid driver's license and be able to pass a background check.

Additional Information

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

Employment of Relatives:The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;

• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;

• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.