College Intern

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Responds to telephone and in-person inquiries, greets and provides information to the general public on departmental services and functions; directs callers as
necessary.
•May assist with collecting and compiling information for department related programs and projects.
•Operates a computer, photocopier, shredder, printer, calculator, facsimile machine, and telephone with voicemail.
•Maintains filing systems of correspondence, forms, cards, receipts, permits, plans, reports, and records.
•Opens, sorts, and distributes correspondence, supplies and equipment.
•Shadows experienced staff members in their daily job tasks to obtain deeper insights into their roles and city operations.
•Participates in meetings, taking notes, and contributing to discussions.
•Establishes and maintains effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
•Performs related work as required and assigned by respective department.

The Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required:

High school diploma or GED, plus must be currently enrolled and/or recently graduated from an accredited college or university and/or possess a minimum of 36 college credits completed.
The Examination
Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Submission of “College Transcripts” will be required upon hiring. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.

Additional Information
Background Information:
All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination (depending on job classification) which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

Tobacco Affidavit: As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.