Intern Salary $10.50 Hourly Location Richmond, VA Job Type Internship Department Budget Job Number 22temp00001 Closing 11/25/2018 11:59 PM Eastern Description Interns work under the direction of a designated City of Richmond leader performing specific and general job duties that prepares them successfully to enter the workforce upon graduation. Supervision: Exercised: Classification typically does not supervise. Received: Note: Other reporting relationships may apply Example of Duties The City of Richmond Department of Budget & Strategic Planning is seeking an Intern to provide a variety of clerical and computer skills within the department for the 2018 - 2019 semesters. The City of Richmond Internship Program is a mayoral initiative that is available to current undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in an accredited college or university. The program is also available to recent college graduates who will enroll in a graduate degree program within twelve (12) months of employment with the City. Interns will serve in 24-week (24) appointments during which they will: Gain knowledge and skills pertaining to City department projects. Reflect upon their personal experiences through reflective journals and papers. Interface with City of Richmond senior executives in their respective department. Duties include, but are not limited to: Administering clerical skills (opening mail, filing, scanning documents, etc.); Working knowledge of MS Office 2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); Assisting with duties related to the preparation of the FY 2018-2019 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan; Working with Budget staff to assist with various departmental duties; and Supporting the department with special events or assignments as needed. **Please note the estimated hiring range for the position is up to $12 per hour based upon education, training, and experience. Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses INTERN ELIGIBILITY To be classified as an Intern in this program, each of the following criteria must be met: The student must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, be in good academic standing (as defined below), 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 2.0 overall grade point average. Graduate students must be enrolled at an accredited institution and have a 3.0 overall grade point average. *A cover letter is required and must include the following information; academic major and area of professional interest. No Special Certification or License required. The preferred candidate will have the following: Experience with Microsoft Office, preferably Excel Office, organizational & communication skills, and or general work experience. Customer service skills (answering telephone and greeting internal and external customers). Working well with other co-workers in a team environment. Ability to work independently. Knowledge of Public Administration discipline and/or Budget/Finance desirable. Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements ADA COMPLIANCE The City of Richmond, Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. No benefits offered. 01 10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply? Yes No 02 5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply? Yes No 03 Are you currently enrolled as an undergraduate student, or enrolled as a graduate student, or a recent graduate of an accredited college or university? Yes No 04 This internship is for students who have majors/disciplines in the areas of Finance, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, does this apply to you in regards to your area of study? Yes No 05 Based on the City of Richmond Department of Human Resources MS Proficiency Scale immediately described below, what is your level of proficiency using Microsoft Excel? Basic Level - At this level, an individual has requisite skills to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet and use printing functions. Intermediate Level - At this level, an individual has requisite skills to work with multiple worksheets, filter data, use integrate functions, manipulate databases, charts, and to use the list management capabilities in Excel. Advanced Level - At this level, an individual has requisite skills to use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data in Excel; automate some operations, manage Macro commands, and create MS Excel applications. Basic Level Intermediate Level Advanced Level No Experience 06 Do you have experience working within a municipal government? Yes No 07 Explain in detail why you're interested in the City of Richmond Internship Program. Required Question Agency City of Richmond Address 900 East Broad Street Suite 902 Richmond, Virginia, 23219 Phone (804) 646-5660 804-646-5660 Website