What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUMMER STUDENT INTERNSHIP position at City of Palatka?
Job Title: | Summer Student Internship |
Department: |
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FLSA: | Non-Exempt |
Pay Grade: | G |
Effective: | September 2021 |
Revised: | September 2021 |
Applications for Internship deadline is Friday, June 12, 2026 at noon.
Position Summary Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Summer Student Internship
City of Palatka is seeking High School students for our Summer Internship Program that are interested in learning aspects of public relations and local government. The interns that are selected for these positions should expect to learn key points of the field and gain work life experience to prepare them for the future. It is essential that the applicant have excellent communications skills, demonstrate creativity, and understand the importance of attending to even the smallest details.
- Assist in one of the following departments:
- City Clerk's Office
- Planning and Zoning
- Community Affairs (Parks & Recreation)
- Palatka Municipal Airport
- Police Department
- Human Resources
- Public Works
- Fire Department
- Engineering
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Answer phone calls
- Filing
- Scanning
- Assist with mailing and print production
- Create and update databases
- Keep site clean, safe and functioning
- Set up equipment, water stations, coolers and keep all camp spaces well maintained
- Organize summer events and activities, on site
- Complete Errands to stores for supplies
Additional duties as assigned may be required depending on job placement
Education and/or Experience:
Must currently be enrolled in high school. Have the ability to work flexible summer hours.
Environment & Physical Requirements
Essential Physical Skills
Acceptable eyesight, hearing (with or without correction), lifting and carrying (up to 25 pounds, reaching, pulling, pushing, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, balancing, stooping, climbing, crawling, driving, operating equipment. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel in this position.
An individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
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