Paid internship opportunity

Please read through the description of this opportunity, which was forwarded by our department chair, Ali Ferdowsi. This would certainly count for your CBL requirement and there's a paycheck associated with it!

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For sharing with students.-- Ali

-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas, Kimberly [mailto:Kimberly.Thomas@mountainview.gov]
Sent: Tue 1/17/2012 4:42 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients
Subject: Job Opportunity: City of Mtn. View Intern for City Manager's Ofc. (Silicon Valley Col./Univ. Dist. List.)

Dear Silicon Valley Colleges & Universities: This is a request post and/or circulate this job opportunity (please see attached). Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
The City of Mountain View invites applications for:

CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE*
STUDENT - ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
(PART-TIME, HOURLY $15.49 - $22.66)
Limited-Term Until June 30, 2012

THE CITY AND THE POSITION:


The City of Mountain View is a progressive, full-service city that operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The City is just over 12 square miles and is home to approximately 75,000 residents. This part-time, hourly position in the City organization provides support-level administrative and analytical assistance to the City Manager's Office and will work on projects related to general City Administration, Human Resources, and Finance. The City provides an excellent environment for learning and professional growth. This position is part-time, hourly and without benefits. The position has flexible scheduling and College/University credit may be provided, as applicable. The position receives direction and guidance from the City Manager's Office management staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY):

Under supervision, the Administrative Intern supports the City Manager's Office on a variety of multifaceted projects. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:


· Perform entry-level administrative work in support of the City Manager's Office for general Administration, Human Resources, and Finance projects

* Assist with research, analysis, and gathering and interpreting data
* Prepare graphics and visual displays
* Develop a variety of written materials, communications and public information
* Use standard office and graphics software, maintain E-mail, telephone, and standard communications and filing procedures
* Other related administrative work as assigned


EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of experience and training will qualify if it provides for the required knowledge and abilities. A Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, or closely related field is preferred. Completion of, or Enrollment in a Master's Degree Program is strongly desired. The ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, learn, retain and use technical terminology, equipment, and computer applications is required. Must possess a valid California Driver's License with a good driving record.

TO APPLY:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply on-line through www.calopps.org and "click on" member agencies, followed by the City of Mountain View. Please provide the City via www.calopps.org your application and résumé. A maximum of 100 applications will be accepted for this position. This recruitment will close at the 100th application, or on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at 5:00 p.m., whichever comes first.

Regards, Kimberly

Kimberly S. Thomas
Assistant to the City Manager, City of Mountain View
E-Mail: kimberly.thomas@mountainview.gov
Phone: (650) 903-6210 / Cell: (650) 537-8187

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