Salt Lake City Corporation · 17 hours ago
Community Outreach Internship - Mayors Office
Salt Lake City Corporation is offering a Community Outreach Internship within the Mayor's Office, providing students with the opportunity to learn about the internal organization and operations of the office. The role involves supporting various outreach initiatives, managing communications, and assisting with volunteer and event preparations.
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Responsibilities
Support application intake and logistics
Respond to basic applicant questions using approved language
Track deadlines and organize application materials
Prepare orientation packets and selection committee materials
Enter program metrics and volunteer hours following workdays
Support leadership reporting needs
Draft social media captions and newsletter blurbs for review
Organize and manage photos and media from community workdays
Assist with website updates and development of promotional content
Support language translation coordination
Lead canvassing efforts with staff and volunteers
Assist with tabling preparation and follow-up
Prepare materials for community council and special interest group presentations
Support volunteer outreach communications
Assist with youth education group logistics
Support partnership-building efforts with university students and interest groups
Support volunteer communications and confirmations (including forms, if used)
Assist with event preparation and breakdown for SLC Corps initiatives
Help track volunteer participation and recognition
Assist with Love Your Block Celebration
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university. Summer internships may not require concurrent enrollment if the student is in good standing with the educational institution
Prior experience facilitating group activities or working with volunteers
Must have reliable transportation to varying job sites across the City
Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and troubleshooting abilities
A growth mindset and passion for learning
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Interest in government affairs, local politics, and community outreach
Preferred
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments
Multi-lingual
Benefits
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)
Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)
Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))
Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more
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
Company
Salt Lake City Corporation
Salt Lake City Corporation, governed by a full-time mayor and part-time city council, is Utah's capital city and premier public employer with over 3,500 employees.