[Hiring] City Council Management Internship @City of Durham

Role Description

The City's Council Internship Program is designed to introduce College Seniors or Graduate students to potential careers in local government management. The selected candidate will work within the City Council's Office on a variety of special projects and research assignments with City Council Member Chelsea Cook.

• Work on projects offering exposure to departments throughout the city, focusing on:
• Improved alignment and organizational measures of City services for populations of residents including children, families, seniors, and youth.
• Equitable housing affordability.
• Conduct literature and best practice reviews, analyze program data, conduct legal and legislative research, develop reports and policy recommendations, among other tasks.
• Explore City operations and services through tours, ride-alongs, and attending high-level meetings and events.

Qualifications

• Must be resourceful and knowledgeable of community resources.
• Should have a working knowledge of city systems and agencies to support resident needs and well-being.
• Knowledge of the Durham community is required.
• Significant experience working with low-wealth communities.

Requirements

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in a Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Policy, Juris Doctor, or related program; rising juniors and seniors in public administration, public policy, or closely related fields will also be considered.
• Candidate must have experience and/or formal training in a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods (e.g. basic statistics, surveys, focus groups, interviews, and literature reviews).
• Candidate must demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of the Durham community.
• Passion for housing affordability and sustainability.

Benefits

• Hourly rate is based on the college level:
• 1st year (Freshman) $21.00
• 2nd year (Sophomore) $21.63
• 3rd year (Junior) $22.28
• 4th year (Senior) or Graduate Student $22.95
• Work up to 15 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Some Nights and Weekends).