Civic Innovation Intern

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists in the development and execution of civic innovation initiatives with City, community, and research partners.

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness & Safety

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.

Assist with smart city project scoping and development, including best practice research and use case analysis.

Support the design and administration of local digital equity initiatives in collaboration with community partners and the Citys Technology Equity Manager.

Engage with community members to gather resident feedback on City policies and programming.

Analyze civic data, including demographic data and environmental data, to inform City programs.

Assist in the configuration and maintenance of smart city sensors.

Serve as backup to other I&T staff members.

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma

Enrolled in a degree-seeking program, preferably in the areas of social science, engineering, or other relevant field of study

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to travel to multiple sites as required.

Self-motivated with keen attention to detail.

Adaptable, curious, and team-oriented.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:

Valid Drivers license required.

EQUIPMENT:

Desktop Computer, Laptop Computer, Telephone, Printers, Fax Machine, Copy Machine, Scanners

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in office settings, with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office. Entire office is smoke free.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of South Bend is an at will employer.