Student Intern

Summary: The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Finance Department Intern to support the City’s Finance Department. This internship provides an excellent opportunity for students or early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience in municipal finance and government operations, assisting with various administrative, accounting, and financial support functions. Responsibilities: - Participates in the collection, compilation, and analysis of information from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to assigned programs; participates in the preparation of reports to present and interpret data and make and justify recommendations based on research and/or analysis - Conducts research and prepares reports, surveys or other materials - Participates in special projects as assigned; assists in planning, coordinating and implementing assigned programs and events; assists in monitoring assigned programs - Operates a variety of office equipment including a computer, copier, and facsimile machine - Utilizes various computer applications and software packages; develops, enters data, maintains, and generates reports from a database or network system; designs, maintains, and utilizes data to develop reports using spreadsheet software; creates, formats, and revises charts, graphs, flowcharts, worksheets, booklets, brochures, and forms using word processing software - Performs related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Must be enrolled in a college, university, or technical or certificate program and demonstrate a minimum grade point average of 2.5 - Techniques for identifying problems and effective problem-solving techniques - Principles of business writing and basic report preparation - Mathematical principles - Basic record keeping and filing principles - Basic principles and methods of public administration - General administrative procedures applicable to a professional environment - Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations - City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols - Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging concepts and principles, including their significance in organizational dynamics and the functioning of the City and their impact on fostering innovation and collaboration - The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar - Current equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed - Perform a variety of responsible and difficult duties and activities of a general and specialized nature in support of the assigned department, division, or program area - Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities - Understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures - Participate in researching, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting data - Participate in the preparation of a variety of reports - Perform routine mathematical calculations - Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines - Understand and carry out oral and written directions - Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, press, or other agencies - Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks - Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax - Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines - Engage with a diverse public and workforce, facilitating inclusive service delivery, and implementing equitable city policies - Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Required Skills: Account Reconciliation, Data Entry, Financial Reporting, Budget Tracking, Records Management, Invoice Processing, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Word Processing Software, Mathematical Calculations, Business Writing, Report Preparation, Public Administration