City of Elmhurst Employment Opportunity
Administrative Intern Position Summary: This position is designed to offer undergraduate or graduate students the opportunity to perform a variety of entry level professional administrative work, research, analysis, and project design work in support of the City Manager's office and Office of Communications. Assignments and projects will involve assistance with the visual communications function, the City's visitor and tourism marketing and promotion efforts, and a balance of administrative and operational responsibilities. The intern will gain exposure to local government through interaction in the City Manager's office and with various departments. The duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Intern are designed to prepare the incumbent for a successful career in the local government field.
Essential Functions: - Performs entry level professional administrative work, research, analysis, and project design in support of the City Manager's office and office of Communications.
- Working with available tools and platforms in the social media space, supports the Communications Manager in producing high quality promotional and informational products.
- Interacts with personnel from each department to ensure effective interdepartmental communication and maximize operational effectiveness.
- Works with community partners and local businesses to promote the City's visitor and tourism marketing campaign.
- Creates visual designs based on communication needs.
- Attends and participates in various organizational meetings and community events as directed.
- Responds to citizen inquiries/requests and resolves all issues within assigned scope of responsibility in a timely manner.
- Conducts surveys of other communities to research municipal practices and procedures.
- Promotes and maintains responsive community relations.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Required Skills: - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organize, direct and coordinate projects and meetings.
- Working independently with guidance to accomplish assignments.
- Ability to create the visuals needed to support a campaign/project.
- Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities.
- Ability to communicate in an effective, professional manner, both written and oral.
- Ability to work independently after receiving initial guidance and as part of a team.
- Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work outside of business hours based on project needs.
- Possesses strong creativity, graphic design ability, good organizational skills and is detail-oriented.
- Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public, elected officials, vendors, employees and citizens.
- Working collaboratively to accomplish assignments.
- Expressing complex facts and ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in a professional and technical manner.
- Ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner.
- Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently after receiving initial guidance and as part of a team.
- Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public, elected officials, vendors, employees and citizens.
- Ability to organize, direct and coordinate projects and meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Program in political science, Visual Communication or a closely related undergraduate or graduate degree program. Must have a valid driver's license. The hourly rate for this position is $17 per hour. This position will be scheduled to work up to 19 hours per week. The schedule can be flexible during regular City of Elmhurst, Monday - Friday operating hours. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter at Elmhurst.org/jobs. This position will remain open until filled.
The City of Elmhurst is an Equal Opportunity Employer