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List yourself on our internship page if you are interested in working with a local government to gain job experience and learn in a working setting with professionals in your industry. The below list are current submissions from CSMFO Agencies hoping to hire an Intern. The City of Modesto Contact Information: Contact Name: J Bolton Details Job Description The City of Modesto offers paid and volunteer internships. Each position is unique to the department and pay is predetermined. Paid internships are limited to a maximum of 1,000 hours annually. The City of Modesto's internship program is designed to give students an inside look at the City of Modesto's employment opportunities and enhance educational goals. City internships vary within each City department. Students must be enrolled in high school or an accredited college or university working towards a degree, or recently graduated and obtained a degree within six months of application. ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS Perform a wide variety of tasks depending on assignment. These functions may encompass providing technical support, administrative responsibilities, or field work. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service. Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures. Marginal Functions: Perform related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation, as applicable. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications. Ability to: Communicate tactfully and effectively with the public, remain calm, and follow designated protocols in stressful and/or emergency situations. Learn procedures, processes, and forms related to assigned area. Perform procedures in an organized and accurate manner. Understand, follow, and carry out oral and written instructions. Develop favorable public relations and maintain an appearance that projects a positive image. Think clearly, quickly, and accurately in emergencies. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications. Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: No experience required. Training: Must be enrolled in high school or an accredited college or university and working towards a degree, or recently graduated and obtained a degree within six months of application. License or Certificate: High school students must possess a work permit. Additional Requirements: Prior to hire, verification of current enrollment or work permit is required. Verification of school enrollment will be monitored by the department liaison. Depending upon the nature of the work, before being hired candidates may be subject to a background investigation which may include fingerprinting. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise. WORKING CONDITIONS Conditions will vary depending on assignment. Work may be performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Some positions may be assigned to remote locations. Positions may require occasional overtime, holiday, evening, or weekend work and travel is rare. City of Clayton Contact Information: Email: jcalderon@claytonca.gov Details Job Description Do you want to gain valuable governmental experience? The City of Clayton has an exciting opportunity to be a part of a team. We are looking for a person with a great attitude who likes to multi-task, take initiative and is flexible. The Office Intern is public facing and serves our residents daily. This includes: helping people when they come to the front counter, answering the telephone, helping with administrative duties, scheduling events and park rentals, assisting with business licenses and working on code enforcement cases. You will have the chance to work with both the finance department and community development department, learning and contributing to many special projects. The ideal candidate will like variety in their job, have excellent customer service abilities, be a quick learner and be motivated to gain new skills. Metropolitan Transportation Commission Contact Information: Email: jkannegieser@bayareametro.gov Details Job Description MTC is hiring for one part-time Finance Temporary position for a year-round assignment. This position is for an aspiring professional looking for an opportunity to gain professional work experience and training in an array of finance and accounting fields. The position will be working with MTC’s Treasury and Revenue Section and is part-time with a maximum of 999 hours per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). A minimum of 12 hours per week is preferred and the incumbent will be required to come to the office at least once a week. MTC is a professional workplace and business casual attire is expected while at work. SKILLS AND ABILITIES The ideal candidate must have the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Strong organizational and time management skills Strong written and oral communications skills Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint Effective analytical and accounting skills Prior finance, treasury or accounting experience strongly desired or related course work MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To be considered you must: Be able to work onsite in our San Francisco office at least one day a week Be enrolled at least part-time in a four-year undergraduate or graduate level curriculum Major in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field Attach a copy of your most current unofficial transcripts with your online application ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Specific tasks and assignments include, but are not limited to, the following: - Assist with administrative tasks around the department, for example filing and record keeping - Develop and maintain financial spreadsheets using Excel - Develop databases and spreadsheets utilized for analyzing financial data - Prepare presentations (knowledge of PowerPoint is essential) - Prepare and record journal entries - Assist in year-end financial audit - Assist with compiling and analyzing regional traffic data - Assist with regional customer service center financial operations - Assist with memos, contract documents, and other project related tasks - Perform other job-related duties or assignments as needed or assigned by the section All employees at MTC are classified as Disaster Service Workers. Matrix Consulting Group Contact Information: Email: khussain@matrixcg.net Details Job Description The Matrix Consulting Group is a national firm that provides a wide range of management and financial analytical services to local and state governments. We are passionate about providing detailed analysis and roadmaps for change to help our clients better serve their communities. In the past 19 years, we have created an organization which leads our field in California and nationally. Though we are still a small firm of about 20 people, we have eight offices, two of which are in California: San Mateo (our headquarters) and Irvine. We have created a fast-paced environment while also having a sense of humor about ourselves and our work. We are looking for an Analyst who can help support our consultants and grow with our firm. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities: • Familiarity with local government (i.e. cities, counties, special districts, etc.) • Understanding of basic cost accounting principles • Ability to multi-task and / or work on multiple projects simultaneously • Critical thinking skills • Strong reading comprehension and Attention to detail • Familiarity with online meeting platforms (Zoom, MSTeams, etc.) • Strong Excel skills (knowledge of formulas, pivot tables, etc.) • Strong writing skills • Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats • Ability to conduct independent research • Effective interpersonal skills for client interaction Job Responsibilities will include: • Review and crosswalk budget and revenue information • Develop excel costing models • Input of staffing, budget, workload, and time estimate information into models. • Develop written summaries of financial data • Conduct online and phone research regarding ordinances, rules, regulations, etc. • Conversion of hard copy or PDF data to Excel • Collection and analysis of time data • Development of rates and cost of service trends • Ability to travel to client sites (approximately 10% - 15% of weekdays) as needed depending on local COVID-19 rules and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for numbers, a desire to understand client issues and needs, and the creativity to think outside the box to solve numerical puzzles. Someone who can work in a collaborative office is important. Minimum Requirements: • 2-4 years of relevant experience and / or degree • Ability to work in a Mac environment • Proficiency in MS Office and Google Docs • Understanding of basic cost accounting principles Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Great benefits package. To be considered you must submit the following: • Cover Letter • Resume including relevant experience, education • Any other pertinent information that can demonstrate your ability to perform these duties.
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12/17/2024
Commercial Member Roundtable