Student Intern - Mayor's Office

The Mayor’s Office is thrilled about a semester-long internship opportunity. This internship program is designed to provide students with an immersive experience in city governance, offering a dynamic, hands-on environment. Interns will be tasked with a variety of projects and assignments, ranging from research endeavors to administrative tasks, all aimed at providing valuable support to our team.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Staff, the intern will play a pivotal role in assisting with general office duties, including but not limited to answering phones, assembling welcome packets, and contributing to the coordination of city events. We are seeking proactive individuals who are eager to maximize their learning experience and contribute meaningfully to our team.

Moreover, interns will be expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism at all times, as they may interact with local elected officials, city administrators, visitors, businesses, and residents alike. This internship offers a valuable opportunity for personal and professional growth, and we are excited to welcome passionate individuals who are ready to make a positive impact on our community.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey in public service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting internship opportunity with the Mayor’s Office.

A person in this position would be expected to work 16-20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily office operations, including answering phones, managing correspondence, and organizing files. 
• Conduct research on various topics relevant to city governance and present findings to the team. 
• Represent the Mayor's Office at outside events, meetings, and functions as directed. 
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of onsite events hosted by the Mayor's Office. 
• Collaborate with other city departments and external stakeholders on special projects and initiatives. 
• Conduct outreach to local businesses, organizations, and residents to gather feedback and support for city initiatives. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Staff or other supervising staff members.
• Represent professionalism at all times as their work may bring them into contact with local elected officials, city administrators, visitors, businesses, and residents.

Dress Code

We encourage interns to dress in a professional and appropriate manner.

Social Media

Many students are excited to share their internship experiences. With the advent of blogs and social networking sites (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Instagram, YouTube, and others), the private is public. We urge all interns to carefully consider material they are publishing before posting internship site-related content to the Web. 
 

While you are a private citizen, you are also a representative of Rochester Hills to the outside world. If you wish to share information about your internship site and experiences through social media forums, you should discuss the content with your Supervisor first, and ask for advice on what is permissible.

 Required Minimum Qualifications/Desirable Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate student a a college or university.
• Good communication skills.
• A record of academic achievement.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic proficiency with office computers and related software.
• Clerical experience in an office setting preferred.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching with hands and arms.

Oral Evaluation of Qualifications: To evaluate technical knowledge, decision-making/problem solving skills, employment history, communication skills, and other factors related to successful performance in this position.

Note: The above examination information may be modified for this or future postings.
 
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please complete an on-line application, located on the City's website at http://www.rochesterhills.org. This position will be posted until filled. Please include a cover letter with your application.

Approximate Start Date: Mid to End September, 2024.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation for innovation and seek candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

It is the policy of the City of Rochester Hills to hire qualified individuals with limiting conditions in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Applicants having a limiting disability requiring some special accommodation to participate in the examination process, as described above, must notify the Human Resources Department of that fact at the time of application, or at least one week prior to test date. Questions relative to this matter should be referred to the Director of Human Resources.