Village Manager's Office Intern at Village of Mount Prospect

Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Media Campaigns, Content Scheduling, Internal Communications, Strategic Plan Initiatives, Sustainability Efforts, Administrative Operations, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Attention To Detail, Working Relationships, Independent Work, Technology Skills, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Word, Excel

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Description The Village of Mount Prospect is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join the team as the Village Manager’s Office intern. Working under the Assistant to the Village Manager, this position will gain hands-on experience of operations of local government and how the work directly shapes the community. This position will run for approximately 10-12 continuous weeks (May-August), requires a minimum of 20 hours per week, and pays an hourly wage starting at $18, depending on qualifications. Responsibilities: Collaborates with other Village departments with their social media campaigns and promotions. Assists in crafting and scheduling content for social media platforms. Support internal village communications. Participates in Fridays on the Green Concert Series, a free community event June-September held outside Village Hall from 6:00-8:00pm and the Downtown Mount Prospect Block Party, and occasional events and meetings that are after business hours or on weekends. Performs tasks relative to the Village’s strategic plan initiatives. Support the Village’s sustainability efforts. To learn more click here. Assists the department with a variety of daily administrative operations and special projects across departments. Performs all other duties as assigned Requirements Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university program preferably in public administration, business administration, public policy, political science or related field. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with attention to detail. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public. Ability to work independently and be able to work with all levels of business and public contacts. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or Canva is a plus. Proficiency in various computer software programs including, but not limited to, Word, Excel and Access. Strong technology skills. The Village of Mount Prospect is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all. People of diverse backgrounds, veterans and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

The intern will collaborate on social media campaigns, assist with content creation, support internal communications, and perform tasks related to the Village's strategic plan and sustainability efforts. This role also involves assisting with daily administrative operations and participating in community events outside of standard business hours.