Please see the following website for application link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tacoma/jobs/2334440/intern-healthy-homes-healthy-neighborhoods-program

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:

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.