Community Outreach/Administrative Intern

Community Outreach/Administrative Intern

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Job description

In Cook County, the County Treasurer oversees the second-largest property tax collection and distribution system in the United States. The Treasurer's office collects over $12 billion in taxes from over 1.8 million parcel of land, and distributes those monies to over 2,200 taxing bodies, such as municipalities, schools, libraries, law enforcement offices, which rely on the funds for their day-to-day operations. 

The real estate property tax is generated as a result of an intricate and complex system of laws, calculations, and the work of a number of governmental bodies and offices. The Treasurer's Office, in addition to collection and distribution of taxes, handles many other related functions. It plays an integral role in, for example, refunds, bankruptcies, condemnations, tax objections and exemptions. It plays a special role in programs arising out of other governmental bodies, such as senior tax deferral and federal forfeiture. It runs the annual and scavenger tax sales, participated in by buyers from across the country.

An intern for the Cook County Treasurer's Office will be exposed to the challenging office work that is in demand by law firms, accounting firms, public relations/media groups, and governmental bodies. In addition to the work, the times in the office are exciting, with the Treasurer pushing the Cook County envelope on automation and increased efficiency in handling its functions.

Spanish speaking preferred. 

An intern will be supervised by and work directly with the Treasurer's staff assisting with a wide range of functions/responsibilities that include but are not limited to:

Events and Marketing

• Assist with event planning and meeting logistics
• Respond to incoming inquiries about upcoming events or meetings
• Assist in writing and proofreading marketing materials, social media posts, and emails

Community Outreach

·        Assist staff in developing and implementing community outreach plans

• Outreach Material distribution at neighborhood events
• Assist with Outreach at Tax Information events

Administration

• Answer phone calls/emails, and other administrative tasks as needed
• Make outreach calls to schedule events, gather information.
• Maintain and update contact database
• Assist in execution of special projects and tasks
• Coordinate equipment and supply needs for outreach team

REQUIREMENTS:

·        Candidates must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time and can lift up to 20 lbs.

·        Students studying public policy, urban planning, communications, marketing, or similar fields are encouraged to apply

·        Outstanding written and personal communication skills, with great attention to detail

·        Energetic team player who encompasses a friendly, helpful demeanor

·        Must be organized and an excellent multi-tasker

·        Experience with event and meeting planning

·        Excellent reporting, writing and editing skills

·        Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

·        Social media strategy experience is a plus

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.