Management Aide (Intern II) (City Manager's Office)
The City Manager's Office is currently accepting applications for Management Aide!
The City of Torrance is looking for a dedicated, flexible individual with a sincere desire to be mentored in the area of municipal government while serving as a Management Aide in the City Manager's Office. The Management Aide provides support and assistance to management personnel and performs assignments ranging from routine administrative tasks to more complex and varied professional, confidential and specialized assignments. Job responsibilities may include research, report writing, data compilation and analysis, coordination of projects and programs, presentation and event preparation, assistance with day-to-day departmental operations and other related duties as needed.
In this highly visible position, professionalism, flexibility and dedication are a must!
Job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following areas: Council Agenda Preparation - Community Relations - Economic Development and Land Management - City Council Relations - Labor Negotiation - Legislation - Special Events Planning and Preparation.
Hours:
Benefits: Medical Insurance Only.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the final filing date.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
In this highly visible position, professionalism, flexibility and dedication are a must!
Job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following areas: Council Agenda Preparation - Community Relations - Economic Development and Land Management - City Council Relations - Labor Negotiation - Legislation - Special Events Planning and Preparation.
Hours:
- 30 - 35 hours per week
- Tuesday night Council Meeting attendance is required
- Evenings and weekends are required as needed
Benefits: Medical Insurance Only.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The Management Aide is an entry-level position for recent Master's program graduates in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, or related field, with six months of volunteer or paid work experience in the public sector and an interest in pursuing a career in public administration.
Ideal Candidate
In addition to the above requirements, the most successful candidate will possess the following:
- Demonstrate an understanding of principles and practices of office management and equipment;
- Excellent oral and written skills and the ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public;
- Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, desktop publishing, and graphic design knowledge is highly desirable; and
- Well organized, self starter who can work with minimum supervision.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the final filing date.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.