Internship - Academic Credit, Gardena

Internship Opportunity
This internship is UNPAID.
Duration of Internship is subject to the City's discretion.
ONLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM STUDENTS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE HOURS FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT.
Under direct supervision, performs administrative tasks to assist staff with the performance of their duties.
The intern may be placed in any of the following Departments: Recreation or Human Services.
Examples of Duties
Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to the following areas:
May assist department on program development and initiative
Prepares documents, presentations, spreadsheets, etc.
Gathers information from various sources
Provides information to the public, as directed
Provides administrative support
Performs related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Principles for providing customer service
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office software
Administrative and clerical procedures
Basic research and statistical methods and techniques
Skills:
Effective verbal and written communication
Operate office equipment including computers, copying machines and phone systems
Collect, compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data
Learn software applications as assigned
Prioritize work and meet deadlines with many interruptions
Ability to:
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Use tact, patience, and courtesy when engaging with others
Plan, organize, prioritize, and schedule assignments
Education and Experience: Equivalent to high school graduation and be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university or another continued educational program.
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required.