Part Time Administrative Intern City Secretarys Office

Expires: 21st April, 2025 Texas

Under supervision, supports the Office of the City Secretary in administrative duties, customer service, and special projects for the duration of one university semester.

Essential Functions:

• Answering phones, directing calls correctly, taking detailed messages and passing along to appropriate staff within the office.
• Assist staff with special projects as needed.
• Assist staff with set up and clean up after Appointments Advisory Board and Permit & License Appeal Board meetings.
• Assist staff with any other administrative duties as assigned, including but not limited to research, scanning, and filing of records.
• Interns will also have the opportunity to attend a City Council meeting and various Board and Commission meetings.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, political science, or related field.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• The successful applicant will have strong research and writing skills, ability to flourish with multiple assignments, and eagerness to take initiative and learn about municipal government.

Additional Details:

• Duration – June – August 2025. Exact start and end dates depend on the applicant.
• Pay – $12.80 per hour/paid bi-weekly
• Hours – Interns generally work an average of 20 hours per week. Daily schedules are
• flexible and depend on the needs of the office and the applicant.
• Dress – Business Casual
• Supervisor – Jimmy Maynard, Deputy City Secretary

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration and municipal government.
• Administrative research methods, techniques, and methods of report presentation.
• Use of business software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

Ability to:

• Analyze difficult administrative problems, and develop sound solutions.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships.
• Clearly communicate at multiple organizational levels;

Physical Requirements:

• Maintain the ability to frequently walk and stand;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds.

Application must be submitted online at /careers/lubbock. Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit /careers/Lubbock. 

Job Benefits

NA

Application Information

COLApplication must be submitted online at /careers/lubbock. Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit /careers/Lubbock.