Management Intern

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY MANAGEMENT INTERN
(PART-TIME - TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT)
HOURLY RATE: $22.00 (Undergraduate Students) HOURLY RATE: $24.00 (Graduate Students)
FINAL FILING DEADLINE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026, 11:59 PM, OR WHEN THE FIRST 50 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL ONE TEMPORARY MANAGEMENT INTERN ASSIGNMENT IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES 
DEPARTMENT, LIMITED TO WORK UNDER 1,000 WORK HOURS IN A FISCAL YEAR AND TO
ESTABLISH A POOL OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO BE USED FOR FUTURE ASSIGNMENTS.

Candidate selected as a Management Intern in Human Resources may be assigned to assist with special 
projects, administrative duties, coordination and implementation of various employee events.

SUMMARY: Under close supervision, provides short-term administrative, routine, technical and 
para-professional support for a City department, division, function and/or special project. Assists 
in performing research and conducting special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: -- Management Intern is a training level classification designated 
for an individual who is currently enrolled in or has recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s 
Degree program and assists with a wide variety of routine, technical and para-professional level 
studies, research projects and tasks. Graduate level Management Interns have a greater degree of 
independence and discretion, and greater complexity of duties.

Essential Functions
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the 
following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all 
functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which 
are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job announcement does 
not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. 
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Gathers, compiles, and conducts analysis of data for departmental studies and/or projects may make 
recommendations based on findings.
Prepares written reports on findings and recommendations relating to assigned projects.
Assists in conducting surveys and research as part of various organizational and administrative 
studies related to municipal policies, procedures, and services.
Prepares charts, tables, spreadsheets, flyers, forms, and diagrams. Maintains applicable records 
and files.
Performs administrative and clerical duties. May assist with coordination of special events.
Depending on assignment, interacts with members of the community, other City staff, elected 
officials, and businesses.
Assists in conducting special projects as needed.
Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating 
courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains 
confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or 
assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
Possession of a High School Diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years old. Must be currently 
enrolled as a student in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or 
university or have graduated. Appointments to this classification are temporary, assigned variable 
work hours for a limited duration. Incumbents are limited to work under 1,000 hours per fiscal 
year. Transcripts or degree must be submitted with job application.

Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of office administration and telephone etiquette.
• General research and analysis methods and techniques.
• Records management principles.
• Basic computer skills and standard MS Office software applications.
• Customer service and public relations methods and practices.
Skill in:
• Operating a personal computer and utilizing a variety of business software.
• Organizing and maintaining departmental records and filing systems.
• Working effectively with others.
• Analyzing, interpreting, making recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Presenting research findings and recommendations clearly and professionally.
• Following verbal and written instructions.
• Working independently.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Basic mathematics.

ASSIGNMENT SELECTION PROCESS:
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for the position. 
Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Applications 
must be submitted online. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application 
will be considered. Copies of required certifications and/or degrees must be submitted with the 
application. Stating "see resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. To 
view the complete internship description, please visit our website at www.cityofvernonca.gov. It is 
the applicant's responsibility to notify the Human Resources Department of any changes to their 
contact information. “The City of Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer”