Intern - City Manager's Office

This recruitment is open until filled and subject to close at any time.

The City Manager Intern will assist in supporting the City Manager's office with a variety of tasks related to municipal operations, policy research, and community engagement. This position provides valuable exposure to the functioning of local government and offers hands-on experience in public administration. The intern will work closely with city leadership, staff, and the community to contribute to ongoing projects and initiatives.

Essential Duties

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support: Assist with organizing meetings, preparing reports, and managing correspondence.
• Policy Research: Conduct research on city policies and programs to support decision-making.
• Project Assistance: Help manage and track the progress of city projects, preparing materials as needed.
• Community Engagement: Participate in public meetings and assist with outreach activities to foster communication between the city government and residents.
• Data Analysis: Assist in collecting and analyzing data to support city initiatives and performance evaluations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience 

• Must be a college-level student enrolled in an accredited college or university or recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, the Social Sciences, Communications, or a closely related field.

Ability to:
 

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively prioritize assignments.

Supplemental Information

Application and Selection Process

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Cupertino employment application to Human Resource. This recruitment is open until filled and subject to close at any time. This is part-time, temporary, non-benefited, and at-will position. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to complete the supplemental application will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience or stating "See Resume" in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to rejection. Resumes may be attached separately. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at https://www.cupertino.org/jobsor application materials may be submitted to: Human Resources, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this job announcement. Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a written examination and/or panel interview.
Additional Information

The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person's race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and physical or mental disability. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise the City of Cupertino Human Resources upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.