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Form of work- POSITION SUMMARY
- First review of applications week of December 18, 2023
This position is for a duration of 120 hours. Intern is expected to work approximately 10-15 hours per week, with the possibility of a hybrid work schedule.
Provides a career development opportunity to gain quality experience working in local government, while making a direct impact in the community. This unpaid position typically works closely with the Graduate Management Intern, shadows the Town Manager, and participates in Town Manager's Office and departmental projects. Additionally, this position will have the opportunity to shadow positions outside of the Town Manager's office to gain diverse municipal experience. - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Research, compile and analyze information pertaining to emerging issues.
- Track, analyze and report on projects as assigned, including legislative issues. May recommend approaches for problem resolution based on analysis.
- Participate in strategic and operational planning efforts.
- Assist with economic development efforts.
- Coordinate stakeholders on issues pertaining to the Town Manager's office.
- Perform administrative work involving research, problem and dispute resolution, program or project management, statistical analyses, and preparation of reports and presentations.
- Other duties according to availability and the student's interests.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of public administration and management.
- Ability to perform general, algebraic or statistical math calculations.
- Ability to write memoranda, correspondence, reports and produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper English sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town staff.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Skill in obtaining useful data and running statistical analyses.
- Skill in interpreting and organizing multiple sources of data or information.
- Skill in the exercise of initiative and independent analytical and evaluative judgment.
- Skill in making recommendations regarding policy development and implementation.
- Skill in the efficient use of Microsoft Office software, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Public Management and Policy, Business Administration or a closely related field.
- Desire to participate in local government management.
- ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment.
Why Intern
Oro Valley is a planned community cradled in the shadows of the magnificent Santa Catalina Mountains, with hiking trails through Catalina State Park, hiking and bicycle trails throughout the Town, world-class golf courses, horseback riding and a long-valued cultural tradition, vibrant for over a thousand years. Oro Valley has received many accolades through the years and is proud to have been named: Best Places to Live in Arizona, Best Towns for Families and Best Places in America to Live and Launch a Small Business.
Oro Valley is located in northern Pima County, just three miles north of Tucson, and a quick drive to the University of Arizona and Tucson International Airport. With average high temperatures of 83.4 degrees, average lows of 53.8 degrees, the town sits at an elevation of 2,640 feet, covers more than 34 square miles and has a current population of 41,011. Oro Valley was incorporated in April, 1974. Oro Valley is also quickly developing a strong reputation as home to the emerging bioscience and biotech industries. We are a young, diverse, dynamic community with a responsive government and our schools are among the finest in Arizona.
The Town of Oro Valley has a council/manager form of government. Six council members and the mayor are elected for four-year terms. The town manager is appointed by town council. The Town of Oro Valley provides high-quality services including: police, planning, zoning, construction, inspection, transit services, traffic engineering, street maintenance, storm water management, flood control, water utility, parks, recreation, aquatics, library, cultural resources, economic development, constituent services, community and media relations, budget development, debt and investment management, attorney services, magistrate court and more.
- 01Are you currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Public Management and Policy, Business Administration or a closely related field? Please explain.
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