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Make a dierence in the community you live in! As a Community Builderan employee with the City of Gainesville you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job its a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

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SUMMARY

Incumbents will undertake a variety of entrylevel assignments and projects in support of the assigned department. This temporary position provides developmental opportunities for students in business and technical work settings and assists in preparing them for possible future employment in these areas.

Positions allocated to this class report to direct supervisor and works under general supervision.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not prevent an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lowerlevel duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Intern:

Shadow and train with experienced and accomplished professionals in assigned area.

Learn and master internal operations which could include accounting event planning finance human resources payroll marketing customer service and other daily operations.

Assist department and staff with daytoday operations and tasks.

Assist in preparing information and research materials; create and maintain PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets.

Assist with assignments and special projects specific to department.

Assist in writing reports conducting research analyzing data and making recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including the Mayor City Commissioners and members of the public.

May attend business meetings and networking events.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

Fellow:

Balance multiple projects at once while working both independently and as part of a larger team.

Manage multiple projects through to completion including goal setting target monitoring and budget or fiscal requirements or preparation.

Write reports conduct research analyze data and make recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

May attend business meetings and networking events.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist with normal office duties such answering phone inquiries directing calls and providing basic company information; oversee mail deliveries packages and couriers.

Provide clerical support by taking memos maintaining files and organizing documents; photocopy fax scan as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education experience knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

To be considered as an intern:

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma; and must be enrolled in an institution of higher learning as a student working toward the completion of an associate or bachelor degree in a related field.

To be considered as a fellow:

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma; and must be enrolled in an institution of higher learning as a student working toward the completion of a masters or doctoral degree in a related field.

Documentation indicating current enrollment college level and certifications if applicable will be required from the student upon hiring. Human Resources will obtain current documentation at time of hire. Documentation will be required for each educational level after hire.

The student must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.

Students must be able to work 15 to 20 hours per week.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

No certifications or licenses required for this position.

Certifications

No certifications or licenses required for this position.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Relevant work or classroom experience in area related to Department.

Basic knowledge of organizational policies procedures and practices.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem solving.

Innovative and forward thinking.

Strong research and writing skills preferred.

Ability to understand and follow moderatelycomplex oral and written instructions.

Excellent written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to articulate complex information and issues clearly and concisely.

Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to interact collaboratively and productively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds including elected and appointed government officials Charter Officers City employees representatives of other agencies and the general public.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May require occasionally working outside regular business hours.

Note:

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville oers a competitive benets package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. Not only do we oer traditional benets such as health insurance life insurance paid leave 11 paid a holidays a year a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan but we also oer great things like onsite tness centers tuition reimbursement onsite medical sta and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability who require special accommodations during the selection process should notify the Human Resources Department ator TDD/TTY at.

Veterans Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07 Florida Statutes (F.S. specifies who is eligible for Veterans Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans Preference.

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