Summer Internship
City Hall Bloomington, IN
| Employer: | City of Bloomington |
| Category: | Nonprofit - Social Services |
| Job Type: | Intern |
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The goal of this project is to obtain national accreditation for the City of Bloomington Public Works Department from the American Public Works Association (APWA). The candidate will support this effort by conducting research, drafting policies and procedures, engaging with peer agencies, and providing professional-level management assistance. This position starts 5/26/2025 and ends 8/29/2025 This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation: Essential (primary) Assess current Public Works Department operations to determine compliance with American Public Works Association (APWA) accreditation standards. Research and assist in developing new standard operating procedures to address areas where the department does not yet meet APWA accreditation requirements. Communicate with representatives from municipalities, counties, and other local government agencies nationwide via phone and email to compare policies, procedures, operational documents, and best practices related to APWA accreditation. Support Public Works administrative staff with short-term research projects as needed. High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college coursework or post-secondary education, preferred. Ability to use analytical skills with the ability to interpret accreditation requirements and provide recommendations for written standard operating procedures. Knowledge of professional writing and communication techniques. Knowledge and experience in local government management and/or public service, preferred. Difficulty of Work Work is performed in a modern office environment. Special events might require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Personal Work Relationships This position requires the person to be c omfortable reaching out to representatives from other local government agencies via phone and email in a professional and courteous manner.. Furthermore requires the a bility to collaborate effectively with Public Works Department team members. | |