Summer Administrative Intern - Planning Department
Summer Administrative Intern - Planning Department
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Job Description
Summary
- This position is open until filled with a first review date scheduled for Friday May 9th.
Priority will be given to candidates who submit their application
on or before Thursday May 8th at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.Looking for a meaningful way to build realworld skills this summer Join the City of Medford as a Summer Administrative Intern with our Planning Department and get handson experience supporting community development projects that shape our city!
Youll learn how a local Planning Department works behind the scenesattending commission meetings scanning project files mailing public notices and supporting our team in daytoday operations. This is a great opportunity to build your resume develop professional skills and explore a career in public serviceall while working in a supportive teamoriented environment.
Required Education and Experience:
Currently a high school senior or enrolled in or recently completed a GED college or other academic program
Basic computer literacy including familiarity with email word processing and digital file management
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
Availability to work the assigned parttime schedule during the internship period
Preferred Qualifications:Strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks
Experience using Adobe Acrobat Pro (or similar PDF editing software)
General keyboarding/data entry skills
Prior experience working with office equipment such as a copier or scanner
Ability to manage routine tasks independently and ask questions when clarification is needed
Available Schedule:- Monday Thursday 68 hours daily (2430 hours per week)
Compensation & Information on Benefits
INCLUDED BENEFITS:
- Paid sick leave one (1) hour accrued for every 30 hours worked.
- Access to the Citys fully equipped fitness center 24/7
Examples of Job Duties
These duties are a representative example; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department and organization. This position:
Scans and archives project files including naming and saving digital versions to project folders and the records retention system
Boxes and prepares scanned paper files for permanent storage
Maintains current project filing systems
Prepares and stuffs envelopes for mailing public notices
Sets up new project files
Assists with preparing for and attending Commission meetings
Prints largeformat copies of meeting agendas
Performs other general administrative tasks as assigned
Works in a professional office environment and collaborates closely with Planning staff to support daily operations and special projects
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
This position requires inside office desk work that includes exposure to regular office noise and distractions adequate lighting and regulated HVAC systems in relation to temperature. This environment may also include interactions with the public.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to accomplish each of the essential job functions satisfactorily. This position involves extended periods of sitting and standing with occasional walking crouching bending stooping twisting turning and balancing. The employee is regularly required to operate a variety of automated office machines which include a computer printer copy machine calculator telephone etc.Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT (Please read):
- It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
- Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a see resume response.
- Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.
How to Apply:
- Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.
- Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.
- Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.
Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:- Criminal history background investigation
- Clear drug screen following federal law
- Professional reference check
Questions or Assistance:- If you have questions about the job posting please contact the Human Resources department at (541).
- For technical assistance completing your online application please contact Government Jobs at (855).
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference during the hiring and/or promotional selection process. As verification of eligibility a Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) must be uploaded with the online employment application. Disabled veterans must also upload a copy of the veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
The City of Medford is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based uponrace religion color national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age ancestry status as a protected veteran physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local law.
ADA:
The City of Medford complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and require assistance in the application process please contact (541)or email:.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
