Intern (Sustainable Development)

$31,200 - $31,200/Yr

City Of Coconut Creek - Coconut Creek, FL

Full-time - Intern

Coconut Creek, FL

About the position

The Sustainable Development Intern will assist the Sustainable Development department with various entry-level projects, providing support in areas such as project planning, information dissemination, and administrative tasks. This internship aims to offer both educational and practical experiences, allowing the intern to apply academic skills in a professional environment while gaining insights into the role of Sustainable Development in municipal settings.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning projects as assigned through various divisions within the department
• Keeps a record of and reports to supervisor on all work being assigned by various managers
• Researches information related to assigned projects
• Makes and receives calls associated with duties assigned
• Collaborates with other departments for pertinent information
• Attends meetings as assigned by supervisor
• Composes routine correspondence, memos, etc. using word processing software
• Assists with budget preparation as needed
• Scans, photocopies, and distributes a diverse range of City documents
• Prepares spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations as needed
• Assists with sorting and filing documents
• Maintains, organizes and scans records and files
• Interacts with various groups of people including City employees, managerial staff, and the general public with a professional and courteous demeanor
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and follow-up skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Must be able to pass a background check and all Coconut Creek pre-hire criteria
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Enrolled as a degree-seeking student by an accredited local college (Bachelor's or Master's preferred)
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must maintain an active status as a student throughout the internship
• Must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 (transcript)
• Must be in good academic standing (transcript)
• Must attach unofficial transcript from last semester to be included with the online application
• Must submit a resume and cover letter to be included with the online application

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $15.00
• Educational experience in Sustainable Development
• Opportunity to apply academic skills in a professional setting