Neighborhood Services Intern- City of Phoenix
ABOUT THIS POSITION
During the current health crisis, any intern interviews will be held by video or audio conference.
Please be aware that you may be required to undergo screening for symptoms of COVID-19 which may include answering questions regarding symptoms or having your body temperature read as part of this job. You may also be required to wear a face covering or use other personal protective equipment (PPE) related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) preserves and revitalizes neighborhoods and helps residents access city services. Our approach is to emphasize partnerships between residents, business owners, elected officials and city employees to maintain clean, safe neighborhoods that reflect the city’s diverse population. With our mission to preserve and improve the physical, social and economic health of Phoenix neighborhoods, support neighborhood self-reliance, and enhance the quality of life for residents through community-based problem solving, neighborhood-oriented services and public/private cooperation, we are commited to delivering quality services that meet our customer's needs in a respectful and professional manner through our values. These values are cultural sensitivity, resourceful problem-solving, positive, effective and honest communications, and teamwork and collaboration
As an NSD intern, you’ll meet with experienced team members to improve your skills and knowledge. Build your resume with real life experience. Grow into a future community leader. The City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department currently has two internship opportunities for the months of August through December. These opportunities are part-time intern positions, working up to 20 hours per week.
Neighborhood Housing Rehabilitation, Community and Economic Development Intern
With the orientation of the intern towards a career in community and economic development, an essential element of the work involves being trained in and learning about the functional activities involved in the implementation of various programs and services. The successful intern will work with the division’s Management Assistant II (MAII) to specifically provide the following outcomes: conduct research to develop recommendation strategies and impact of neighborhood economic programs; conduct research and develop recommendation strategies for neighborhood rehabilitation programs; and conduct research and develop strategy recommendation on neighborhood needs assessments and the application of community and economic and rehab programs.
Choice Neighborhoods (CN) Community Outreach Intern
NSD entered into a partnership with the Housing Department to implement the Choice Neighborhoods One Vision plan utilizing a six-year $30 million CN Implementation Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). NSD’s CN Outreach Internship is critical as it will assist the NSD’s CN Project Manager with community outreach, coordinating and possibly facilitating meetings, conducting door-to-door resident outreach, assisting with the implementation of a CN Business Alliance, updating budgets, completing progress reports and other day-to-day activities. The CN Project Manager will coordinate and direct all activities and personnel involved in the implementation and completion of CN milestones and deliverables.
IDEAL CANDIDATE(S)
Produce written documents in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
Work cooperatively with City employees, developers, and the public.
Operate a computer, related software, and keyboard device.
Communicate verbally with customers, clients, and the public using a telephone, in a face-to-face, one-to-one setting, and in a group setting.
Comprehend and make inferences from written material.
For the CN Community Outreach internship position, the ideal candidate will be able to communicate in both English and Spanish.
For additional information about the City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Depatment, visit the web page at www.phoenix.gov/nsd.
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes Friday, July 17, 2020. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES
Must have a bachelor’s degree and be currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in public or business administration or closely related field. School credit may be obtained depending on the specific school’s requirement.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send resumes to Berenice Felix-Baca at berenice.felix-baca@phoenix.gov no later than 11:59 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2020.
Please briefly state which intern position you’re interested in.
Only applicants that respond by the deadline will be considered.
Contact:
Berenice Felix-Baca, MAII
NSD Neighborhood Retivalization Divsion
Phone: (602) 495-6778 | Email: berenice.felix-baca@phoenix.gov
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
If selected for a virtual interview, you will be contacted to discuss the next steps.
The virtual interview will consist of video or audio conference with NSD representatives.
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