THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

CITY OF BALTIMORE, THE MAYOR’S OFFICE

COMMUNITY AIDE - INTERN

Salary Range: $20 an hour                                      HOURLY

Starting Pay: $20 hourly                                          HOURLY

Get to Know Us

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits  

Job Summary:  

The Mayor's Office Internship program provides students the opportunity to learn about and contribute to city government, hear from local leaders, and experience the day-to-day operations of Baltimore. This is a great opportunity for students interested in starting a career in public service or generally learning more about the structure of local government. Our interns develop foundational knowledge, communication skills, and a strong network of community leaders and organizations during the program all while getting to know and fall in love with Baltimore.

Essential Functions:

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and maintaining office files, documents, and records.
• Answer phones, take messages, and direct inquiries to the appropriate staff members.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating meetings, appointments, and events.
• Handle routine correspondence and communications.
• Data Entry:
• Accurately input data into relevant databases and information systems.
• Assist in maintaining and updating databases, ensuring data integrity.
• Help generate reports and summaries from collected data as needed.

Collaborate with team members to ensure data consistency and accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of office administration, policies, practices, and procedures
• Temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and professional manner
• Strong telephone, computer, and related technology skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to prioritization of and recommendations on appointments
• Proficiency in word processing
• Strong organizational and filing skills

Education:

High School Diploma, Current enrollment in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program

Experience:

• Experience working with or within city government preferred.

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates for final consideration for appointments to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. 

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER