Share Email Opening Title Mayor's Office Internship - Spring 2019  Open Date 11/20/2018   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Non-Bargaining   Division Mayor's Office   Location Mayor's Office   Reports To Director of Communication   Schedule Flexible schedule, approximately 8-15 hours per week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Schedule subject to vary based on departmental needs.   Pay Rate $10.10/hr.   Description For consideration, please submit a resume, writing sample and statement of interest along with your application. SUMMARY The Office of the Mayor is seeking interns to assist the Mayor and staff with administrative, staffing, and special projects as needed. Interns will also have opportunities to staff the Mayor and his executive staff at public events and meetings as they arise. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Not applicable. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected. • Respond to constituent concerns via telephone, email and traditional correspondence in timely, efficient manner and redirecting to other city departments or outside agencies when necessary. • Create and maintain records relating to the assistance provided. • Create informational briefings for the Mayor and staff for internal meetings and public events. • Assist the Director of Communications with media research. • Organize and coordinate city outreach efforts and other public events. • Conduct in-depth policy research on areas as assigned. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS •.Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as requested. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Position Requirements EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED • Ability to work with a degree of autonomy. • Enjoyment of working and interacting with variety of people. • Must be flexible, courteous, and interested in public service as well as a wide variety of public functions. • Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills. • Quick learner. • Ability to work well with others. • Foreign language skills (especially Spanish) a plus. • Graphic design and digital media experience. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Valid Driver’s License if required to drive City vehicle. EQUIPMENT Desktop and laptop computer; landline and cellular; facsimile machine; copier, and scanner. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in office setting, with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office and may be quiet to loud in the field. Exposure to adverse weather conditions such as cold or heat may prevail in situations involving outside meeting engagements. Entire office is smoke free. For consideration, please submit a resume, writing sample and statement of interest along with your application.   Required   About the Organization South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play. ***AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.***   EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis. The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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