Administrative Intern (Paid, $20/hour, Current Students & Recent Grads), City of Highland Park, IL - Highland Park, IL (Chicago Suburbs, North Shore)

The City of Highland Park is seeking an Administrative Intern to assist in communicating City policies to departments, City Council members and the general public.Supervision Received: The Administrative Intern reports to the Management Analyst.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Percent of Total Time Ranked Importance Function 20% 1 Assist in communicating City policies to departments, City Council members and the general public; this may include drafting correspondence, preparing presentations and formulating new policies. This employee prepares various correspondences under the signature of the City Manager. This employee is also responsible for collaborating with department directors to compose a weekly report to the City Council. Additionally, the Administrative Intern will assist in the preparation and dissemination of press releases.  The employee is also responsible for providing regular updates to the website and writing articles for the City’s monthly newsletter, the Highlander.  Other communications work may include assistance with the Public Access Studio, public service announcements and procuring grants for funding.   20% 2 Provide customer service for citizens regarding refuse and recycling collection, power outages, cable television, and is responsible for coordinating responses to general complaints received by the City Manager's Office. 20% 3 Assist in the planning and implementation of special events, including July 4 festivities, the holiday lighting ceremony, and various employee events. 20% 4 The Administrative Intern will support and assist in the Sustainability Work Plan. The employee will also maintain oversight on sustainability programs such as electric charging stations, car sharing agreements and recycling partnerships with outside agencies. Marginal Function: Percent of Total Time Function 20% Provide staff support to finance and budgeting, economic development, and City commissions as necessary.  Special projects will be assigned to provide experience working with other City departments.
Education and Experience:
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Government, or related field, and active enrollment at an accredited college or university graduate program toward a Master's Degree in Public Administration, or related field.
Supplemental Information:
Safety Function Becomes familiar with and observes all applicable safety policies and procedures. Immediately reports all unsafe conditions. Keeps work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards. Obeys and adheres to all safety rules and established work procedures. Maintains appropriate physical fitness to perform essential job functions. Most work activities are conducted in an office environment and include significant public contact, sometimes involving individuals exhibiting high levels of stress or emotion. The position requires occasional evening and/or weekend work. Tools and Equipment Used:This position requires use of various types of office equipment including a personal computer (Microsoft Office Suite), telephone, calculator, copier, fax machine and other basic office equipment. Physical Demands: This position requires the following physical activities: stand, walk, sit, talk and hear, hand to finger, handle, and feel. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move objects/files weighing up to 50 pounds.