Policy & Engagement Intern

Marion County requires onsite work. Remote work is not available.

The Policy & Engagement Intern with the Marion County Board of Commissioners Office will assist with analyzing local government public policy issues helping to promote public engagement and collaboration with residents businesses and other government agencies. As an intern with the Board of Commissioners Office you will also learn about local government systems and research various policy issues. The primary role of an intern is to assist policy analysts on various projects at the direction of the Board of Commissioners.

The Policy & Engagement Intern will attend public meetings assist in researching public policy issues as requested assist with meeting preparation and coordination and assist with other tasks as requested.

INTERN HOURS
A maximum of 10 hours per week during school or 20 hours per week during breaks from school.

• Assist in project implementation tasks and research at direction from Board of Commissioners; prepare project reports and summaries; assist in written or digital communications; collaborate with commissioners senior staff.
• Attend commissioner meetings when appropriate.
• Assist with meeting coordination documentation and presentation materials.
• Perform other tasks as requested.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Enrollment in an accredited educational institution and coursework leading to an undergraduate graduate or postgraduate degree or equivalent program; OR
2. Any satisfactory combination of work education training or experience relevant to the position as determined by Marion County.

• A junior or senior undergraduate student pursuing a degree in history leadership and management or business; OR
• Pursuing a masters degree in public safety administration public administration or other applicable masters degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This assignment is not represented by a union.
• This is a parttime internship which is nonexempt.
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday days with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of communication and organization techniques; professionalism in the workplace; English grammar and composition; area of assignment and understanding of issues involved; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees officials and the public.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; understand and effectively adhere to instructions communications and procedures; maintain confidentiality as related to work assignments; operate computer software hardware and other office equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sits; stands; stoops; kneels; reaches overhead; reads 12 pt. font; hears at normal speech volume operate keyboard; lifts pulls carries and moves carts weighing up to 15 lbs.; may be exposed to office chemicals and bodily fluids; may traverse wet and uneven terrain.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program fulltime employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an EVerify employer and will use EVerify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235 and OARand. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a nonservice connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation through Human Resources in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please emailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.