DESCRIPTION
Please note this recruitment will be accepting a limited number of applications for the position. Once the maximum number of submissions of 100 has been met, the job posting will be closed and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
If the maximum number of submissions has not been met, the job bulletin will remain open until the closing date of November 11that 11:59PM PST.
THE POSITION
The City Manager's Office currently has an opening for a Management/Senior Administrative Intern position. This position reports to the Manager of Government Affairs who provides internal services citywide and for the City Manager's Office. Interns work an average of 20-30 hours per week and become eligible for health benefits once the threshold set by the ACA (Affordable Care Act) is reached. These positions are capped at a max of 1,600 hours per year. These positions are unclassified part- time at-will assignments and are not subject to the rules and regulations of Civil Service employment.
These positions do not participate in the hybrid work schedule as they provide internal services along with the other staff in Administration.
The selected candidate will be appointed at the Senior Administrative Intern or Management Intern level based on education (number of units) and experience.
Senior Administrative Intern - Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in a junior or senior standing or enrolled in graduate-level courses. Includes recent graduates.
Management Intern - Current enrollment in a master’s Degree program from an accredited college or university with 6 months of experience paid or volunteer.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Learn how to track state and federal legislation as proposals move through the legislative process.
- With support from the Government Affairs Analyst, help research developing public policy issues and articulate how legislation impacts City programs, operations, and services.
- Support the development of written analyses, reports, and letters related to legislation.
- Learn how to coordinate and facilitate inter-governmental relationships.
- Develop visual presentation materials on policy issues.
- Support the team in developing applications for state and federal earmark funding opportunities.
- Track grant opportunities and work with the Government Affairs team to develop advocacy materials for priority City projects.
- Help manage calendars and schedules for the Government Affairs Office.
- Monitor and update website content with bill position information, annual State and Federal legislative agendas, and contact information.
- Help draft communications from the Government Affairs Office, including a monthly e-newsletter with updates for the legislative delegation.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
EDUCATION
- Currently enrolled in a undergraduate program as a junior or senior standing or enrolled in graduate-level courses with a major in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration , or a related field from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.0 or higher OR
- Recently graduated (less than one year since graduation) from an undergraduate program with a major as described above from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
EXPERIENCE
- No additional experience is required for the Senior Administrative Intern level positions.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MANAGEMENT INTERN
EDUCATION
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program with a major in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration , or a related field from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
EXPERIENCE
- Six (6) months of paid experience or comparable paid/unpaid volunteer experience.
Required documents, such as transcripts, and degrees, must be uploaded to the online application in PDF format at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the document.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in local government
- Strong work ethics and attendance record Attention to detail and the ability to maintain professional work relationships
- Interest in learning about local government
- Proficient in the use of PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and other online applications
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Quick to adapt to new situations
- Available to work a minimum of 16 hours per week during regular M-F, 8 am-5 pm work schedule
SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on November 11th, 2024 or until 100 applications have been received, whichever occurs first. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a
cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.
Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call
(562) 570-6913.
The City of Long Beach is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the
California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting
https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act
The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the
Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call
(562) 570-6913 .
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