Description

Come grow with us in Riverside, "the Village in the Forest!" 

The Village of Riverside (pop. 9,200) is just 9 miles from downtown Chicago and is a National Historic Landmark Community designed by visionary landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. The Village is seeking applicants for a part-time Management Intern for the Public Works Department. The Management Intern reports directly to the Public Works Director or their designee. The Management Intern will perform surveys and programs evaluations as needed, assist in various department operations analysis to determine optimal service/procedure, perform special projects assigned by the Public Works Director or designee. Duties also include assistance in grant applications, budget preparation and cost analysis, creation of Requests for Proposals and Bid documents, assistance with the Landscape Advisory Commission materials, and creation of reports of various complexity. This position will also assist with the water meter replacement program and may perform receptionist duties and other office support duties.  This position is temporary in nature and does not constitute promise of a permanent position.

The Village of Riverside is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to the Village’s success. The Village seeks to recruit the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool and strongly encourages applications to be submitted from all genders, all races, all sexual orientations, people with disabilities, and Military Veterans.

Requirements

Minimum requirements: 

High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred;

Previous municipal experience preferred.