INTERN - KEEP DOUGLASVILLE BEAUTIFUL (SUMMER)

City Of Douglasville•Douglasville, GA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Department Director and/or Manager this hands-on position will be responsible for assisting across multiple City departments. This is a seasonal position (up to 40 hours per week). The Keep Douglasville Beautiful intern will support Keep Douglasville Beautiful’s community beautification, environmental education, and sustainability initiatives. The intern will assist with planning and implementing cleanups, recycling programs, public events, and outreach efforts while gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit and local government operations.

Requirements

A Junior, Senior, or Graduate Level student currently enrolled in a college or university with a major related to the role is preferred
Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent oral and written communications skills are all essential to this position
Knowledge of the operation of general office equipment including calculator, computer keyboard, computer word processing or other programs, telephone, telephone console, or copy machine as required
Knowledge of basic mathematical and accounting procedures
Skill in operating a computer
Skill in communicating both orally and in written form
Skill in researching complex issues and developing recommended actions
Ability to develop, implement and evaluate new and revised procedures, methods and standards
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise considerable skill in information handling, privacy of records and judgment
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Responsibilities

Learn and master internal operations, including but not limited to accounting, event planning, finance, human resources, payroll, communications, relationship building, customer service, sales, daily operations, etc
Assist with planning and executing community cleanups and beautification events
Support recycling and waste reduction programs and initiatives
Help coordinate volunteers and community partners
Assist with event preparation, set-up, and breakdown
Create and organize program materials and documentation
Support social media and community outreach efforts
Assist with data collection, tracking, and reporting for programs
Provide general administrative support as needed
Identify area for process improvements
Make recommendations to leadership for streamlining systems and processes
Research and implement solutions for enhanced efficiency
Provide general administration assistance and support
Participation in various meetings
Supporting event coordination
Performs other related duties as assigned.