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Form of workTHE COMMUNITY
Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles and just west of Orange County, Long Beach is the seventh-largest city in the State of California. Offering all the world-class amenities of a large metropolitan city, coupled with its strong sense of community and pride, Long Beach is one of the most vibrant communities in the country. The City has been referred to as the "Most Diverse City" in the country by USA Today and one of the "Best Communities for Young People" two years in a row. With its ideal location in Southern California, year-round comfortable climate, healthy business environment, and far-ranging cultural pursuits, the City is alive with activity. Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. Expansive beaches, three marinas, five golf courses, the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Queen Mary, and the annual Grand Prix of Long Beach serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City's full-service commercial airport has preferred flight schedules, carriers, and overall accessibility that makes it the travel-friendly alternative to other Southern California airports. In addition, Los Angeles' rail transit system, the most used light rail system in the country, connects the city to the entire region. Long Beach continues to make significant investments in its parks, beaches, streets, and other amenities (including a new city hall) indicative of the financial stability and health of the City.
CITY GOVERNMENT
Long Beach is a full-service Charter City governed by nine City Council members who are elected by district and a Mayor that is elected at large. Elected officials also include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The Council Members and the Mayor are subject to a two-term limit, which allows them to serve for a maximum of eight years. The City Council appoints a City Manager and a City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board, or Commission. The City of Long Beach provides all traditional public services. In addition to its traditional services, the City also maintains one of the world's busiest seaports, which serves as a leading gateway for international trade. Long Beach also has its own full-service commercial airport and is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department. More than 5,900 full and part-time employees support municipal operations with the majority being represented by eleven employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to: www.longbeach.gov.
THE POSITION
The City Manager's Office currently has an opening for a Management Intern position. This position reports to the Administrative Deputy City Manager who provides internal services citywide and for the City Manager's Office. Interns work an average of 20-30 hours per week and become eligible for health benefits once the threshold set by the ACA (Affordable Care Act) is reached. These positions are capped at a max of 1,600 hours per year. These positions are unclassified part-time at-will assignments and are not subject to the rules and regulations of Civil Service employment.
The selected candidate will be appointed at the Senior Administrative Intern or Management Intern level based on education (number of units) and experience.
- Senior Administrative Intern - Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in a junior or senior standing or enrolled in graduate-level courses. Includes recent graduates.
- Management Intern - Current enrollment in a master's Degree program from an accredited college or university with 6 months of experience paid or volunteer.
- Coordinates with the Administrative Deputy City Manager on day-to-day tasks that may arise;
- Assist with record coordination of PRA Program.
- Provide support to Ethics Commission and Training.
- Assist with administrative projects.
- Responds to inquiries from the public, vendors, and outside agencies by telephone and email;
- Performs other related duties as required.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working in local government;
- Strong work ethics and attendance record;
- Attention to detail and the ability to maintain professional work relationships;
- Interest in learning about local government;
- Proficient in the use of PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and other online applications;
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
- Quick to adapt to new situations;
- Available to work a minimum of 16 hours per week during regular M-F, 8 am-5 pm work schedule.
These positions do not participate in the hybrid work schedule as they provide internal services along with the other staff in Administration.
Education:
Current enrollment or acceptance into a master's degree program in the fields of Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred. The position may be filled at a lower intern classification level depending on the experience and education of the candidate. Copies (official/unofficial) of transcripts and degrees/diplomas must be included in the application package.
Experience:
Six (6) months of paid experience or comparable paid/unpaid volunteer experience.
The City of Long Beach requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment unless a medical or religious accommodation is approved by the City of Long Beach's Human Resources Department.
This recruitment will close on May 12, 2023, at 4:30 pm. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, work, or school-related work sample (no more than 10 pages in length) that demonstrates the applicant's analytical and writing skills, and copies of their transcript and degrees. All documents must be submitted in PDF format.
If the applicant recently graduated from a bachelor's degree program, a copy of the acceptance letter into the master's program must be included.
The selected candidate will be appointed at the Senior Administrative Intern or Management Intern level based on education (number of units) and experience.
- Senior Administrative Intern - Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in a junior or senior standing or enrolled in graduate-level courses. Includes recent graduates.
- Management Intern - Current enrollment in a master's Degree program from an accredited college or university with 6 months of experience paid or volunteer.
Incomplete applications or candidates who clearly do not meet the minimum requirements of the position will not be considered.
Employment Type: Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal
