Budget and Finance Intern
At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement, and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate, and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: BUDGET AND FINANCE INTERN
OPENING DATE: June 22, 2026 CLOSING DATE: July 6, 2026
RECRUITMENT STATUS: In-house/Public ANNOUNCEMENT #: 202600065
SALARY: $17.00/hr DEPARTMENT: Budget and Finance
STATUS: Part Time FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
101 North Court Street
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 600-1810
(301) 600-1878 FAX
www.cityoffrederickmd.gov
Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Budget & Finance Intern will assist the City’s Budget Office with basic office tasks, data entry, and project support. This position offers an introduction to how local government manages its finances and prepares the annual budget.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Helps organize and update spreadsheets and budget files.
• Assists with scanning, copying, and filing documents.
• Enters data into tracking systems and check for accuracy.
• Helps prepare charts, tables, and other visuals for reports.
• Supports special projects and events as needed.
• Performs other office duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Current high school or college student in good academic standing.
• Interest in learning about government, budgeting, or finance.
REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work well with others and follow directions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in stationary position for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to complete daily work assignments, reach with hands/arms to file and move stock items. The employee must be able to communicate using the English language. The employee is occasionally required to stand for long periods of time; walk about while performing work; climb ladders and stairs and traverse varied terrain. The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull to reach various items. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically performs work indoors in an office setting.
Equal Opportunity Employer