New job Office Multicultural Affairs (OMA) 2021 Summer Intern in Tennessee

SUMMARY:

Incumbents in this classification will participate in professional development, community service activities and field trips while working on projects derived from proposals submitted by various departments within the City of Chattanooga. The summer session lasts for four weeks beginning on May 31, 2021 and ending on Friday, June 25, 2021.

Work Hours: 40 hours a week, 5 days a week for four (4 ) weeks
Work Location: Assigned City Departments, virtually or in-person
FLSA Status: This is a Temporary position.

*NOTE: Please include an attached resume with your application submission.*
Essential Functions:

(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Compiles reports on and assists with a variety of office projects.

Collects research information.

Interacts with representatives from the public and private sectors.

Assists and participates in public meetings, board and commission meetings, program work groups, and/or special events, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Summer Interns must be available to work virtually or in-person 40 hours/week and participate in scheduled professional development activities from May 31st through June 25th. Orientation will be held on May 28th.

Supplemental Information: KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of area public and civic organizations and associations, public relations, and marketing principles; excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as skill in providing customer service and using a computer and related software applications.

Ability to serve in the public capacity as a representative of the Mayor's Office, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and those contacted in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Safety Sensitive: N
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N

All employment offers are made at the beginning salary unless otherwise authorized. All employees must maintain Tennessee residency from the date of hire. Only applicants who provide a valid email address will be notified when the position has been filled. The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

All employees must maintain Tennessee residency from the date of hire.

Only applicants who provide a valid email address will be notified when the position has been filled.

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