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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

9440 GRU - Revenue Assurance

Salary will be based on qualifications.

Closing Date:

04/28/2025

Job Details:

Incumbents will undertake a variety of entry-level assignments and projects in support of the assigned department. This temporary position provides developmental opportunities for students in business and technical work settings and assists in preparing them for possible future employment in these areas.
Positions allocated to this class report to direct supervisor and works under general supervision.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Incumbents will undertake a variety of entry-level assignments and projects in support of the assigned department. This temporary position provides developmental opportunities for students in business and technical work settings and assists in preparing them for possible future employment in these areas.

Positions allocated to this class report to direct supervisor and works under general supervision.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not prevent an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.  Performance of lower-level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Intern:

Shadow and train with experienced and accomplished professionals in assigned area.

Learn and master internal operations, which could include accounting, event planning, finance, human resources, payroll, marketing, customer service, and other daily operations.

Assist department and staff with day-to-day operations and tasks.

Assist in preparing information and research materials; create and maintain PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets.

Assist with assignments and special projects specific to department.

Assist in writing reports, conducting research, analyzing data, and making recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, including the Mayor, City Commissioners, and members of the public.

May attend business meetings and networking events.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

Fellow:

Balance multiple projects at once, while working both independently and as part of a larger team.

Manage multiple projects through to completion, including goal setting, target monitoring, and budget or fiscal requirements or preparation.

Write reports, conduct research, analyze data, and make recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

May attend business meetings and networking events.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist with normal office duties such answering phone inquiries, directing calls, and providing basic company information; oversee mail deliveries, packages, and couriers.

Provide clerical support by taking memos, maintaining files, and organizing documents; photocopy, fax, scan as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

To be considered as an intern:

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma; and must be enrolled in an institution of higher learning as a student working toward the completion of an associate, or bachelor degree in a related field.

To be considered as a fellow:

Graduation from high school or possession of an acce