Office of Equal Opportunity Volunteer Internship

Application Due Date

Open until filled.

Description of Major Duties

The Municipality of Anchorage is looking for a college student that is willing to learn about office administration within city government.  This is a volunteer office administrative internship that will introduce the applicant to the many aspects of city government while working in the Office of the Mayor, Office of Equal Opportunity.  The duties for this internship will include assisting with special diversity projects/events, assisting with data input and setting up various data base projects, attending meetings when possible, drafting forms and fliers to market special projects/events, drafting communication to the participants participating at the various events, organizing and taking notes at events.

Length of Internship

Determined by intern supervisor after interview.

Selection Criteria

1. Ability to work with diverse groups
2. Ability to communicate on a professional level each day.
3. Must be committed to working one to two hours after school (must meet the required 120 hours of work during the semester).
4. Ability to work in a team environment
5. Have basic knowledge of MS Word.
6. Basic typing skills.
7. Familiar with conducting internet research.
8. Ability to work independently.
9. Punctuality and reliability when work schedule contract is signed.
10. Ability to adhere to confidentiality agreement
11. Have personal transportation.

How to Apply

Please mail, fax or drop off your cover letter and resume with two letters of recommendation.

Office of Mayor Mark Begich
Attn: RaeShaun Bibbs
632 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 840
Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650
Fax: 343-4499
Email: BibbsRT@muni.org

Eligibility

Applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA and currently enrolled as a full-time university student.

For further information on this job, contact Karen Turner at 343-4897 or TurnerKL@muni.org

For further information about this program, contact RaeShaun Bibbs at 343-7100 or BibbsRT@muni.org