Intern Opportunity
The Town of Oro Valley is offering a career development opportunity to gain quality experience working in local government, while making a direct impact in the community. This unpaid position typically works closely with the Graduate Management Intern, shadows Town Manager's Office staff, and participates in Town Manager's Office and departmental projects. Additionally, this position will have the opportunity to shadow positions outside of the Town Manager's office to gain diverse municipal experience.
First review of applications November 3, 2025. Interviews will be conducted in November. This position is for a duration of 120 hours. Intern is expected to work approximately 10-15 hours per week in the office. Position will end no later than June 30, 2026.
Essential Functions
- Research, compile and analyze information pertaining to emerging issues.
- Track, analyze and report on projects as assigned. May recommend approaches for problem resolution based on analysis.
- Participate in strategic and operational planning efforts.
- Assist with economic development efforts.
- Perform administrative work involving research, problem and dispute resolution, program or project management, statistical analyses, and preparation of reports and presentations.
- Other duties according to availability and the student's interests.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of public administration and management.Ability to perform general, algebraic or statistical math calculations.Ability to write memoranda, correspondence, reports and produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper English sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town staff.Ability to manage multiple priorities.Skill in obtaining useful data and running statistical analyses.Skill in interpreting and organizing multiple sources of data or information.Skill in the exercise of initiative and independent analytical and evaluative judgment.Skill in making recommendations regarding policy development and implementation.Skill in the efficient use of Microsoft Office software, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Public Management and Policy, Business Administration, Political Science or a closely related field.Desire to participate in local government management.Environmental Factors and Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment.The Town of Oro Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Town does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; create discriminatory work conditions; or use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information or marital status.