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Intern - Healthy Homes, Healthy Neighborhoods Program

This listing closes on 3/1/2019 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Salary

$14.49 - $18.59 Hourly

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Non-Classified

Job Number

4602-19

Department

Environmental Services

Opening Date

01/25/2019

Closing Date

3/1/2019 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

Position Description

The City of Tacoma is seeking an outgoing, highly motivated person devoted to public service to join our team as a temporary intern for the Healthy Homes, Healthy Neighborhoods program.  This is a great opportunity to join the City of Tacoma, acquire valuable work experience, and personally contribute to positive change in our community

If the below list of personal traits sounds like you, then you are just the type of person we are looking for to join our team!

  • Outgoing, positive personality who enjoys working with people
  • Excellent public speaking and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong personal motivation commitment to outcomes
  • Outstanding customer service, people skills and professionalism
  • Enjoy working with diverse communities and other students
  • Enjoy working both indoors and outdoors, in varying weather conditions
  • Passionate about community organizing and the environment

The intern selected for this position will be responsible for engaging in the following types of job duties: 
  • Conduct intensive community engagement in the South Tacoma neighborhood.
  • Develop appropriate educational materials.
  • Implement outreach primarily through door-to-door contact with Tacoma residents as well as presentations to community groups and event implementation.
  • Inform community members about a range of sustainability topics, possibly including energy and water conservation, recycling, sustainable transportation, air quality, tree canopy, urban gardening, and more. Coordinate local sustainability initiatives by building a network with regional organizations.


The intern will make positive contributions to the livability of South Tacoma by empowering community participation in sustainability initiatives.

Educational Benefits:
Students will develop public speaking, program management, event implementation, environmental engagement, and other analytical skills as well as a knowledge of public environmental sustainability strategies. Students should consult with their academic program regarding receiving academic credit for the internship.

Hours and Terms of the Position: 500 hours
The hours for this position are 16-20 hours per week, for a period of approximately 6 months, starting in the Spring of 2019. This position will require the intern to be available on a regular schedule that will include evenings and most weekends, with the understanding that the remainder of the time will be flexible based on the student's schedule.

Location and Physical Requirements of Position:
This position requires being able to work both outdoors and in an office environment, to include computers and phones. Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds.

City of Tacoma Recruitment Information:
One of the primary goals of the City of Tacoma Equity and Empowerment Initiatives is that the City of Tacoma workforce reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and provide accommodations for people with disabilities in hiring, promotion, retention, and contracting. Our Vision is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play. We welcome candidates with diverse and/or multicultural skill sets and personal experiences.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

Must be enrolled in vocational school, community college, four-year college or university, graduate student, or a recent graduate who has completed a degree from an accredited college/university within the last year.

Valid driver license required at time of appointment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION:
Bilingual language skills. 

Knowledge & Skills

  • Knowledge of environmental topics.
  • Knowledge of research methodology.
  • Skill in operating a personal computer using basic software, including Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with meeting facilitation and event coordination.
  • Effective problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and implement programs and to write clear, complete, and logical reports and proposals.
  • Ability to learn pertinent Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partner organizations and members of the community.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, using language that is appropriate to the complexity of the topic and the audience.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate and work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Knowledge of the Tacoma area and community is preferred.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Our City:
With a population over 200,000, Tacoma is the second largest city in the Puget Sound region, gracing the shores of Commencement Bay. We are a diverse, progressive, international city that serves as a gateway to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the world.  Named one of the most livable areas in the country by Livability.com, Tacoma and the surrounding area is a playground for outdoor and maritime enthusiasts.  Our businesses are vibrant, our parks are beautiful, our schools are exceptional and our housing is affordable. 

When you work for the City of Tacoma you'll enjoy a healthy work/life balance, the potential for flexible schedules with some job classifications, continuing education programs, leadership pathways, wellness incentives and a total rewards benefits program. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny:

http://www.cityoftacoma.org/   
http://www.traveltacoma.com/ 
http://www.cityoftacoma.org/newhires

The City of Tacoma believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success.  This job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
 
All interested individuals must attach a resume that includes past work experience and a brief cover letter stating why you want to participate in this internship.

Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position may be invited to participate in the interview process. Appointment is subject to passing a pre-employment background check.

The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend a minimum of one hour entering the required information.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.  For any questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at 253.591.5400.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Public Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System.  Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

01
This supplemental questionnaire is a required component of the application process. Please answer the following questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. Do not indicate "see resume" or copy unrelated content from resume when answering these questions. Doing so may result in rejection of you application. I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Are you currently enrolled as a student in a college-level educational institution, OR are you a recent graduate who has completed a degree from an accredited college/university within the last year?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Will you have a valid driver license on the first day of the job if you are offered this position?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Describe any experience you have with event planning, community organizing, or related tasks. If you do not have any experience in this area, respond with N/A.
05
Describe any experience with canvassing and/or community outreach you have, particularly in underserved neighborhoods. If you do not have any experience in this area, please respond with N/A.
06
Describe experience that you have using webpage design tools or software and/or social media in a professional capacity. If you do not have any experience in this area, respond with N/A.
07
Describe a situation where you effectively collaborated and worked with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. If you have no experience in this area, please respond with N/A.
08
Please tell us how you learned about this job opportunity.
  • City of Tacoma website
  • Internet search
  • College/university job information
  • Association of Washington Cities website
  • City of Tacoma job interest card
  • From a City of Tacoma employee
  • Word of mouth
  • From a community organization
  • From a professional organization
  • Other
09
If you responded, "community organization," "professional organization," or "other" to the previous question, please tell us exactly how you learned of this job opportunity. Thank you, your response will help us promote future opportunities to the community.
10
Did you upload the following 2 required attachments to your job application: a resume that includes past work experience, and a brief cover letter that explains why you want to participate in this internship.
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Agency
City of Tacoma
Phone
253-591-5400
Website
http://www.cityoftacoma.org
Address
Human Resources Department
747 Market Street
Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764

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