City Clerk Intern

 
The City of Indio Internship Program is a continuous, as needed, opportunity for both highly motivated and aspiring undergraduate, graduate and doctorate Interns. This is an exciting opportunity for students to gain paid experience and on-the-job training at a government entity. 
As one of the largest employers in the Coachella Valley, the City of Indio offers potential Interns the opportunity to work in a variety of fields across our departments.
The City of Indio Internship Program will give candidates the opportunity to develop in areas such as skills, personal development and life experiences guided by an assigned mentor.Project Management

• Organizing tasks and tracking deadlines in a professional government setting
• Assisting with planning and coordinating City Clerk projects and assignments
• Learning how to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Supporting project documentation and progress tracking
• Gaining exposure to how municipal projects move from planning to completion

Community Outreach

• Interacting professionally with residents, community members, and stakeholders
• Assisting with responding to public inquiries in person, by phone, and via email
• Learning customer service best practices in a public agency environment
• Understanding how cities communicate information to the public
• Observing public meetings and civic engagement processes

Administrative Support

• Developing professional office and organizational skills
• Maintaining electronic and paper filing systems
• Assisting with document preparation, data entry, and records management
• Using office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and email systems
• Learning confidentiality and records-handling requirements in local government

Public Policy

• Gaining exposure to City Council actions, agendas, and staff reports
• Understanding how local policies are developed, documented, and implemented
• Learning about open meeting laws and public records requirements
• Observing how elected officials and staff work together to serve the public
• Building foundational knowledge of municipal governance

Program Coordination and Management

• Assisting with scheduling meetings and coordinating logistics
• Supporting department workflows and operational processes
• Learning how departments collaborate across City divisions
• Tracking tasks and follow-ups related to departmental activities
• Gaining insight into how public services are organized and managed

OTHER DUTIES THAT MAY BE INCLUDED:

• Attend a variety of City meetings, such as City Council, Planning Commission, and staff meetings,; may take/prepare and transcribe meeting notes.
• Engage in data entry tasks including updating city records and databases.
• Assist in preparing and updating presentations, election materials.
• Contribute to the creation and design of public engagement materials and messaging.

REQUIREMENTS

1. A completed online application must be submitted along with completion of the supplemental questionnaire.
2. A cover letter, resume, and copy of latest school transcripts must be attached to application.
3. The Internship Program is open only to currently enrolled students either pursuing an Associates, Undergraduate, Graduate, or Doctorate degree. A student may either be attending school on a full-time or part-time status.
4. No less than an overall C (2.0) grade point average (GPA).
5. Must pass a criminal background screening