Management Intern - COUNTY MANAGER Job at Sedgwick County, Wichita, KS

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  • Sedgwick County
  • Wichita, KS

Job Description

Department: COUNTY MANAGER

Pay:  $42,000 annual 

Work Schedule: M- F 8-5 some evenings and weekends 

 

 

The Sedgwick County Management Intern Program offers a one year opportunity to explore career areas in public administration, gain valuable insight into local government, and be involved in a wide variety of projects. The management intern position involves research and analytical work on an entry-level, professional basis, using various research methods. Interns study administrative systems, policies, and practices. They are given in-depth experience with all facets of County government including, but not limited to: public finance, public health, public safety, public works, human resources, and other County functions.

Interns are given work assignments involving meaningful participation in a wide variety of problems facing the Sedgwick County metropolitan area. Interns attend County Commission meetings, other management level meetings, and public events.

The Management Intern is part of the ICMA Local Government Management Fellowship (LGMF) program.

 

Perform research, analytical work, and support:

  • Collaborate with staff or other stakeholders on projects.
  • Assist with primary research and provide measurement reports.
  • Conduct secondary research.
  • Prepare issue papers including problem analysis and potential solutions.

 

Attend and assist with staff boards or committees:

  • Schedule meetings.
  • Communicate meeting dates.
  • Develop and distribute agendas.
  • Record and type minutes, filing, and distributing in a timely manner.
  • Produce weekly, monthly, or quarterly reports per documented procedures or checklists.
  • Provide administrative support (maintenance of files, membership lists, attendance records, etc.).

 

Serve as leader or member of project teams:

  • Attend or schedule meetings.
  • Assume responsibility for tasks.
  • Develop project plans.
  • Assist or lead implementation.

 

Minimum Qualifications: Enrolled in graduate school or recent graduate of a Master’s program. Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current automobile insurance.

 

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Public Administration

 

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.

Job Tags

Internship, Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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