Intern*

Are you RichmondR.E.A.D.YRespect.Equity.Accountability.DiversityYOU!!!

This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent fostering growth opportunities and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

The City of Richmond Department of Social Services Policy & Practice Team is seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of Intern to provide research and review of policies and procedures for compliance with state and federal requirements.

• Collaborates with the DSS Leadership in collecting and assembling a variety of information from within and outside the agency analyzes the information to reach logical and legal conclusions and makes recommendations regarding changes in operating policies and procedures to provide better customer service and to deliver service in a more timely and efficient way.
• Coordinates the drafting of policies operating procedures and annual reports. Research various topics as assigned and presenting final drafts for Executive level review.
• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze data from division productivity reports. Applies data analysis to help senior management consider changes to operating policies that would make the division more efficient and provide better customer service.
• Work with the policy team to develop agency policies that comply with state and federal requirements.

INTERN ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for an internship in this program applicants must adhere to the following criteria:

• The student must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program be in good academic standing and be registered for courses during the internship period. Summer Interns do not have to be enrolled in summer school but must be enrolled for the upcoming Fall semester.
• After graduating from a degree program the student no longer qualifies for an internship with this program unless they have been accepted into a graduate program which is scheduled to begin within twelve (12) months of hire date.
• Students must provide a college transcript and approval from the Academic Advisor or Career Development Counselor prior to interview date.
• Students must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States and are required to present proof of such eligibility prior to beginning work.
• Undergraduate students must have completed 60 credit hours and have a 3.0 overall grade point average.
• Graduate students must be enrolled at an accredited institution and have a 3.0 overall grade point average.
• No special certification or license required.

**A cover letter and resume are required and must include the following information: academic major area of professional interest and City department(s) in which the applicant would most likely complete an internship. If you are interested in being considered for more than one internship a separate application package is required for each and must be submitted to the respective internship opportunity.**

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Knowledge in analysis and reporting of data and audit practices.
• Demonstrated skills in analyzing information.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external departments.
• Drafting and revising documents.
• Managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Preparing reports analyses for projects.
• Ability to work in teams.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process please contact Jessica McKenzie Human Resources Manager by email at .

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion termination layoff transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

The City of Richmond Values Veterans.We are an official V3 Certified Company.

The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.