PARAPROFESSIONAL TEMP - INTERN
Community and Economic Development Department - City of San Rafael
Salary: $23.37 - $32.89 per hour DOE/DOQ
Apply by Thursday, June 6, 2024, for first consideration
THE DEPARTMENT:
The Community and Economic Development Department is committed to improving the quality of life in the San Rafael community. Our mission is to make San Rafael a great place to live and to business. The five department core functions are:
- Planning
- Building
- Code Enforcement
- Housing and Homelessness
- Economic Development and Innovation
The Economic Development and Innovation Division is dedicated to fostering economic vitality by facilitating collaboration between businesses, community, and the city. Our mission is to increase investments in San Rafael that contribute to the growth of the City's economy, foster fiscal sustainability, expand job opportunities for all residents, and enhance the community's quality of life.
THE ROLE AND PROJECTS:
Reporting to the Economic Development Program Manager, the Intern will be engaged in project-based work to advance key economic development strategic initiatives. Examples of the work include, but are not limited to the following:
- Implement tasks outlined in the San Rafael Economic Development Strategic Plan.
- Develop a business support communications plan in collaboration with business support partners.
- Support Division Manager to activate outreach to businesses.
- Learn and assist with contract management.
- Evaluate resources available to various business groups through an equity lens. Research strategies for business support for underserved sectors in San Rafael.
- Support activation of the Downtown San Rafael Arts District Strategic Plan.
- Administrative tasks as assigned.
HOURS, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
This position will work approximately 12-20 hours per week. The candidate will have hands-on learning and work experience at San Rafael City Hall and outreach in the community.
This is a temporary position and hours worked may not exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 thru June 30).
In accordance with the salary resolution, this position receives no benefits with the exception of Paid Sick Leave and a retirement plan.
- Temporary employees are entitled to receive sick leave in accordance with California's Paid Sick Leave Law (AB 1522).
- Participation in a retirement plan is mandated by Federal Law and you will be enrolled in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS):
- Employee contributes 3.75% of salary
- City of San Rafael contributes 3.75% of salary
APPLICATION PROCESS:
City of San Rafael application is required. Resumes do not substitute for the City application. To file an application online, go to www.calopps.org. Select "Member Agencies." Select "City of San Rafael." Follow this link to submit your application: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20507019.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations at any phase of the application and interview process to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have a disability for which you require accommodation, please advise Human Resources upon submittal of your application. For examination accommodation, please contact Human Resources at least seven (7) calendar days before the test/interview date at 415-485-3474.
