THE POSITION
Are you interested in a career in city/town management
and looking for your first opportunity to experience how
that may look? We are excited to announce a
Management Internship opening with the Town of
Prescott Valley for the Summer of 2025. This is a paid
position and offers the opportunity to gain practical work
experience in planning, organizing evaluating and
participating in various Town meetings, events and field
work.
If you have a desire to serve the community of Prescott
Valley, apply now.
In this position you will:
• Complete a full rotation through each department,
spending time with department leaders and team
members out in the field.
• Act as a lead managing a project or two with the final
project to be designing a booth for the annual League
of Arizona Cities and Towns festival.
• Learn how a municipality runs on a day-to-day basis
and what skills are needed to be successful in a
leadership position.
• Join a Community! Town employees are dedicated,
energetic, experienced public servants. You will be
part of a culture that promotes knowledge-sharing
and will have the opportunity to interact with staff at
all levels.
Requirements:
• Currently enrolled MPA or MPP student seeking
to serve in local government management.
• Available for onsite completion of work. Flexible
scheduling is a possibility.
• A passion for serving the community and making
a difference and a genuine interest in the
government operations/public service field.
• A critical thinker with strong organizational and
technology skills, able to operate a variety of
different platforms.
• Ability to pass a complete background and
possession of a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Ability to demonstrate our core values including
Integrity, Respect, Service Excellence, Teamwork and Fun.
Compensation:
The salary is $15-$17/hour. This position requires 40
hours per week. In partnership with Yavapai Community College, accommodation support will be available. This Internship will start approximately June 1st and conclude prior to student’s school start
date.
Closing Date: February 14, 2025
Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer