Town Internship - Community Development

POSITION SUMMARY

This internship provides students with hands-on experience in local government operations. Interns will rotate across departments, assist with projects, and gain insight into administration, communications, planning, and community development while contributing to real-world municipal services. Opportunity to combine learning new skills and serving the public in a paid internship. Academic credit is supported but dependent on eligibility at the intern's academic institution. Program not to exceed 15 weeks and 25 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Perform customer service for residents, businesses, and partner government agencies Assists with entries of data, spreadsheets, invoices, receipts, and reconciliations (Administration) Research and report on topics ranging from Town history and reforestation to drainage and development trends. Help document program project plans, P&Z meeting minutes, coordinate events, and schedule required vendors (Community Development) Attend special events, take photos or videos, document and summarize on social media posts (Communications) Assists on special projects, preparation of materials, analysis of findings, and presentation of findings to staff and other community members Attend staff meetings and provide status reports as required Assists in travel planning Maintains a professional image and appearance, as indicated by various situations and events requiring interaction with the public and with Town departments Supports Town Hall functions such as Council Meetings, Civic Club Meetings, and similar by arranging hospitality including table set up, catering arrangements, and meeting clean up Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Become familiar with general Town operations by attending meetings, as schedule allows, with various departments, including the Administrative Office, Community Development Department, Communications Department, Town Manager's Office, etc. Assist with programs and holiday special events Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in high school, a college and/or university, or graduated less than three months prior to beginning the internship. Valid Texas driver s license. Must pass a pre-employment background check.