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College Intern - Commission on Human Relations

City of Pittsburgh
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POSITION SUMMARY

The Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations (CHR) investigates complaints of alleged discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations within the City of Pittsburgh.  CHR is tasked with investigating civil rights violations and any conditions having an adverse effect on intergroup relations in the city.  In addition, CHR conducts community education and other outreach programs for schools, community groups, businesses, professional organizations and City departments in order to promote equal rights and opportunities for all who work, live or visit our city.

College Interns assist the Commission on Human Relations in achieving departmental goals and objectives by working to complete assigned tasks.  They will have the opportunity to learn about general operating procedures, public service and the workings of City government, as well as specific skills, which may include but are not limited to: analyzing data and developing reports, planning meetings and special events, community outreach, researching and developing policy, documenting procedures, budgeting, time management, maintaining databases, inventory control, and customer service.

Department:  Commission on Human Relations
Posting Type: Announcement
Salary:  $20.00 per hour.
Union: Non-Union.
Civil Service Classification: Exempt.

 

REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

  • Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work, experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions. 
  • For paid internships, applicants must be City of Pittsburgh residents at the time of application and must remain a resident throughout employment.


NOTE: For paid internships, the City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions.  The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments.  Candidates may be disqualified from consideration from employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS:

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

  • WORK EXPERIENCE: None required for this position. 
  • EDUCATION/TRAINING: Must be currently enrolled and taking classes in an accredited college or university undergraduate or graduate program; OR have graduated within the last twelve (12) months.
  • EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position.

 

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

  • Written:  None required for this position.
  • Performance:  None required for this position.
  • Medical:  None required for this position.

 

POSITION DUTIES

 

  • Contributes to departmental goals by completing assigned tasks and projects.
  • Coordinates work in conjunction with project timelines.
  • May analyze statistical data, complete surveys, perform research and develop reports.  
  • May assist in developing marketing materials and in developing and maintaining social media campaigns.  
  • May work with community groups on assigned initiatives.     
  • May assist in developing and executing community outreach programs.  
  • May maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipates needed supplies; places and expedites orders for supplies; verifies receipt of supplies.
  • May provide general administrative support to staff.
  • May provide primary phone coverage (first to answer all incoming calls).
  • Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.