Community Outreach Intern Hourly
Salt Lake City Corporation
Position Title:
Community Outreach Intern Hourly
Job Description:
To apply, please submit:
1. Resume
2. Cover letter providing further information on why you are interested in the Salt Lake City Mayor's Office Community Outreach Internship. Internship Details
Internship Weekly Hours: 15-20 hours
Duration of Internship: March - September 2025
The position will be closed until filled.
Overview
The Community Outreach Internship provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the internal organization and operations of the Mayor’s Office. This job is designed to provide students with paid professional experience to further their education and training and is academically oriented for the student’s benefit. To qualify students must be enrolled in an accredited school program related to the type of work they are expected to perform. Positions will terminate upon completion of the internship period. Incumbents may deal with confidential information, which is expected to be maintained as confidential and shared only on a need-to-know basis with city employees and elsewhere when authorized by the intern’s designated city supervisor.
Responsibilities
+ Support in planning and execution of community events
+ Event Planning & Community Engagement: Support in planning and execution of community events like workshops, cleanups, and public forums, managing logistics and outreach activities such as canvassing and tabling to build connections.
+ Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for Love Your Block and Mayor’s SLC Corps, tracking participation and contributions for reporting.
+ Research & Data Collection: Conduct research to assess community needs and program impact, analyzing data to guide improvements.
+ Special Projects & Support: Assist with special projects, propose creative solutions, organize materials, manage inventory, and maintain accurate documentation.
+ Other Duties as Assigned
Qualifications
+ Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university. Summer internships may not require concurrent enrollment if the student is in good standing with the educational institution.
+ Prior experience facilitating group activities or working with volunteers.
+ Must have reliable transportation to varying job sites across the City.
+ Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and troubleshooting abilities.
+ A growth mindset and passion for learning.
+ High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
+ Interest in government affairs, local politics, and community outreach.
Desired Qualifications
+ Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
+ Ability to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments
+ Multi-lingual
Working Conditions
+ Moderate physical effort, comfortable working conditions, and handling of light weights. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking may be required. Subject to extended exposure to computer visual display terminals
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
POSITION TYPEPart-Time
POSITION SALARY RANGE$ 17.00
DEPARTMENTMayor's Office
Full Time/Part Time:
Part time
Scheduled Hours:
20
Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov .
BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:
+ Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
+ HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)
+ Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
+ City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
+ A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
+ Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
+ Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
+ Wellness clinic for employees and their families
Paid Time Off
+ 12 vacation days to start
+ 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday
+ Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually
+ 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents
+ Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction
VETERAN EMPLOYER:
Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.
ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP
Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.
We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.
The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.
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