Office of Data & Innovation - Innovation & Strategy Intern
About The Position
The Office of Data & Innovation (ODI) helps Salt Lake County departments solve problems, improve services, and build a culture of innovation across government. We partner with teams across the county on projects involving research, process improvement, data, communications, facilitation, and creative problem-solving. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting meaningful public sector work while learning how innovation happens inside local government. This includes work related to research, process mapping, data and performance support, communications, training, facilitation, and innovation project development. This internship is designed for a student or recent graduate who is interested in government innovation, organizational improvement, and public sector problem-solving. The intern will support a wide variety of ODI initiatives and gain hands-on experience working on projects that may include research, project coordination, presentation development, meeting support, communications, and special projects across Salt Lake County Government. This opportunity is ideal for someone curious, adaptable, organized, and excited to contribute to meaningful work that supports innovation in local government. The intern will work closely with ODI team members and may also collaborate with staff from other county departments, depending on project needs. Schedule and Work Arrangement This is a part-time internship beginning in May 2026 and continuing through the Summer 2026 semester. The expected commitment is up to 20 hours per week, primarily during standard business hours, with some flexibility to accommodate a school schedule. Work may be performed remotely, with the expectation of coming into the office approximately once per week or as needed for meetings, collaboration, or special events.
Requirements
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to complete tasks under deadlines while managing multiple projects.
- Motivated, creative, detail-oriented, adaptable, and dependable.
- Self-motivated team player who also excels as an individual contributor.
- Willing to familiarize themselves with the functions of the various branches of county government before starting the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Interest or experience in one or more of the following areas: research, communications, data analysis, public policy, process improvement, project coordination, training, facilitation, or design.
- Familiarity with presentation development, professional writing, or meeting support.
- Experience using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Smartsheet, Canva, or similar platforms.
- Interest in how government services, systems, and internal operations can be improved.
- Students pursuing studies in public administration, public policy, business, communications, social sciences, data analytics, education, design, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assist with research and information gathering to support ODI projects and county initiatives.
- Help organize, summarize, and communicate project information, meeting notes, and next steps.
- Support process improvement efforts through documentation, coordination, and analysis.
- Assist in developing presentations, training materials, summaries, and other internal communication tools.
- Support data-related and operational projects, which may include light analysis, quality checks, content organization, or dashboard/presentation support.
- Participate in meetings, workshops, trainings, and collaborative project activities.
- Assist with special projects that advance innovation, continuous improvement, and cross-departmental collaboration.
- Contribute to a positive, professional, and responsive team environment.
- Perform related duties as assigned in support of the Office of Data & Innovation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
