Summer Internship Program - Committee on Information Technology (COIT) - ADM (9922)
Job Description
Our Committee on Information Technology division has a Tech Policy internship position for candidates interested in driving change with a dynamic team via cross-departmental collaboration. Under direct supervision, the 9922 Public Service Aide, Associate to Professionals performs a variety of duties requiring a high level of responsibility; researches and analyzes data; assists in the implementation of departmental initiatives; and assists in various administrative duties.
Interns will gain on-the-job experience under the guidance of experienced professionals while participating in various activities in the assigned City department.
Essential Duties
Conduct research on technology policy issues, legislation, and regulations within local government
Analyze data and gather information to support team decision-making
Assist in collecting policy proposals, reports, and briefing materials
Conduct landscape analysis of departmental technology infrastructure and current technology practices
Support meetings and discussions with departmental stakeholders
Support internal and external communications strategy development and implementation
Provide general administrative support to the team as needed
Qualifications
Team player who feels comfortable in a collaborative and cross-departmental working space
Effective interpersonal and communications skills with diverse stakeholders
Highly organized and feels comfortable with both independent work and projects with direct oversight
Familiarity with Microsoft Suite
Education
The team is looking for current college juniors, seniors, graduate students, or recent graduates.
Experience
No previous experience required. Candidates interested in public policy, public administration, privacy, data analytics, computer science, or civic tech may find more professional alignment with the work associated with this position.
Additional Requirements:
Additional Information
The deadline for submitting your application is February 16, 2024.
Next steps:
*Recruitment timeline subject to change depending on departmental needs.
The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview.
Depending on the number of applicants, the City departments may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the various department will be invited to participate in the oral/performance interview.
Your resume and cover letter could be used for scoring in selection processes and interviews.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
** How to Apply:**
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.
For best practices on the application process, please visit Apply for Jobs in the City and County of San Francisco Best Practices Guide. Applicants may be contacted by email about this announcement and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses @sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).
Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
HR Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact lawlun.leung@sfgov.org
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Verification:
Please make sure it is clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants will be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience during the recruitment and selection process. For information on how to verify experience and/or education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, please visit Verification of Experience and/or Education.
Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final application deadline unless otherwise noted.
What else should I know?
Hybrid work culture
We work in a hybrid environment, and you will be expected to work in the office up to 2-3 days per week. In-office workdays are flexible and can be tailored to fit your needs as well as the needs of the role/division.
Exempt employment
This role is exempt from the San Francisco Civil Service Rules, and employment is at the discretion of the appointing officer for a period of not-to-exceed three years. (Category 18)
My application
Applicants will be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that the email address on the application is accurate and accessible. Also, applicants must ensure that our emails are not blocked by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept mail from @smartrecruiters.com.
After successfully submitting the application, you will receive a confirmation email that your application has been received. You should retain this confirmation email for your records. Failure to receive this email means that your application was not submitted or received.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.