City Manager’s Office Intern

Description

Come join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in our community, where the well-being of our residents is always our top priority. We offer flexible scheduling options (based on position) and foster professional growth through comprehensive training programs and learning opportunities. Shape your future in a career that empowers you to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Position Summary

The Management Intern will support the City Manager’s Office in executing various projects under the guidance of the City Manager and Management Analysts. Responsibilities include assisting with business licensing reviews, collaborating with department heads to complete key projects, and supporting city events. The intern will also lead independent projects that contribute to innovation, community engagement, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Starting Pay: $23.00 per hour

Schedule: Part time, 20 hours in office weekly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Posting Close Date: May close any time after January 11, 2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely execution and adherence to project goals.
• Learn and utilize new software and technology as required for project management and city operations.
• Travel within West Valley City to visit potential project locations and sites for assessment and implementation.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow coworkers and supervisors to achieve project objectives.
• Plan and prioritize tasks efficiently to meet deadlines and maintain productivity.
• Coordinate and communicate with various City Departments and contractors to facilitate project success.

Requirements

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be able to keep records and files of work progress.
• Have a general knowledge of placemaking.
• Maintain a positive relationship with general public and fellow employees.
• Be able to react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and the public.

Education and/or Experience

• Be enrolled in a Master’s program in Public Administration, Business Administration, or similar field, or have a completed MPA, MBA, or similar degree.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must possess a valid State of Utah Driver’s License, or have the ability to obtain one.

Language Skills

• English (reading, writing, and the use of proper grammar).
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 required to sit, stand, walk; use hands, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions.
• Exposure to intermittent stress as a result of human behavior.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

If you are reading this and hesitating to click "apply" because you do not check every box in the posting, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.