Intern - Seasonal - Engineering Public Outreach Coordination

Position Title:

Intern - Seasonal - Engineering Public Outreach Coordination

Job Description:

We are looking for a seasonal intern to support our Salt Lake City Engineering team.

About the Position:

This position will perform community outreach and logging constituent requests. These requests will be catalogued within the City's asset management database. The intern may also work alongside the Engineering Communication Coordinator providing support as required by the Division.

This job is designed to provide applicants with paid professional experience to further their education and training. To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited school program related to the type of work they are expected to perform. The position may not require concurrent enrollment if the student is in good standing with the educational institution.

In this role, you may deal with confidential information, which is expected to be maintained as confidential and shared only on a need-to-know basis with city employees and elsewhere when authorized by your supervisor.

This is a seasonal, non-benefited position, not to exceed 6 months of employment.

About the Team:

The Community and Neighborhoods Engineering Division administers the design and procurement of construction projects funded by the City's Capital Improvement Program and the Funding Our Future bond. Applicants for roles within the Engineering Division can expect to support projects that improve streets within the public right-of-way, office buildings, bikeways, and sidewalks - all important areas of the City's growing infrastructure that everyone uses.

Pay Rate: $20.00/hr.

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until it is filled and may close at any time without notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collects data and reviews research materials, determines accuracy and validity of sources, and appropriateness for use.

• Creates collateral and reviews material for distribution to the public relevant to Engineering Construction mitigation needs.

• Assists with incoming constituent requests from phone, email and other Customer Resource Management (CRM) applications.

• Designs, develops, and conducts a variety of research projects; determines appropriate methodologies, information sources, sampling strategies, and data-collection tools, etc.

• Performs research activities by utilizing computer software to obtain and manipulate data.

• Writes or drafts technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.

• Other tasks as assigned.

• Complies with city and department policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Must have good organizational and analytical skills.

• Must have good computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have experience with Esri mapping products and analysis.

• Conflict resolution skills.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate physical effort, comfortable working conditions, and handling of light weights. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking may be required. Subject to extended exposure to computer visual display terminals.

• Potential exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law.? Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.

Position Type:

Seasonal

Department:

Community and Neighborhoods

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Scheduled Hours:

20

Salt Lake City is a place where your skills and dedication directly contribute to the community. With a team serving over 200,000 residents, we take pride in delivering meaningful work-from maintaining infrastructure to shaping public programs-with integrity and professionalism.

We value experience, accountability, and results. Our organization recognizes talent and rewards contribution, offering employees opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting difference.

If you're driven by public service and want to help shape the future of our city, we'd love to work with you.

Salt Lake City offers a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness () site.

Health & Wellness

• 95% City-paid medical insurance

• Dental, vision, life insurance

• HSA (with $1,000-$2,000 City contribution)

• Wellness clinic for employees & families

• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Perks

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)

• Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))

• Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more

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We know time away from work is essential for rest, personal needs, and family life. Salt Lake City offers generous paid leave to help you recharge and stay balanced. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness () site.

• 12 vacation days to start

• 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday

• Up to 80 hours personal leave annually

• 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers

Our Recruitment Team is ready to assist you throughout the entire hiring process-from questions about job openings to application support. Reach the Recruitment Team at 801-535-6699

Or email: careers@slc.gov

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.