2024 College Internship

Job Description

Posting Expires: 06/10/2024

Salary: $16.07 hourly

Position timeframe: 10 weeks

Our culture in the Department of Atlanta Information Management (AIM) is rooted in our shared core values: Trust, accountability, collaboration, service, and integrity. The AIM team understands our role as a strategic partner to departments throughout the city; we strongly believe technology has the potential to elevate the City of Atlanta and is essential to moving the mayor’s vision forward. With the effective use of technology, we become more efficient, more effective, and innovative. We become more capable of enhancing the experience of all affected by City government. AIM’s mission is to advance Atlanta by being consistent in the delivery of innovative, reliable, secure, and user-focused technology solutions.

Our team members exemplify the shared core values above, so if you have these characteristics, consider joining us as we work to advance technology for the city, its esteemed citizens, and valued visitors.

General Description And Classification Standards

Performs various and diverse administrative and/or project duties depending on specific department and job assignment. This title is typically assigned to someone attending college who is interning to gain more experience and knowledge of a specific function in municipal government.

Supervision Received

Works under direct supervision and follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Performs various and diverse administrative and/or project duties depending on specific department and job assignment. This title is typically assigned to someone attending college who is interning to gain more experience and knowledge of a specific function in municipal government. Engages in on-the-job training on operational policies and work procedures to attain the necessary talents that allow the incumbent to contribute to the work being produced by the organizational unit to which assigned. Collects information/data. Performs research, compiles information, and prepares reports and documentation. May prepare presentations for staff members. Attends project team meetings. May do filing and other clerical duties in addition to administrative/project assignments.

Decision Making

Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. Leadership provided: None.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

This is a partial listing of the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list and varies depending on the team/division. Some knowledge of specific professional functions to which assigned, e.g. Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Human Resources, User Experience Design, Data Analytics, Project Management, Accounting, etc.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, planning, organization, presentation, verbal, and written communication. Ideal candidates can quickly assimilate new information into a work process to achieve the desired objective outcome, independently collect information needed, and transpose it into a finished product.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline for the department in which the person is an intern. Equivalent professional experience may be considered as a substitute for the required enrollment in a degree program on an exception basis.

Preferred Education & Experience

Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline for the department in which the person is an intern.

Licensures and Certifications

None.

Essential Capabilities And Work Environment

Minor physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully.