Mayor Pro Tem Mai Vang is hiring a paid special events intern for District 8. The Special Events Intern will work closely with the team to organize and lead events and engagement efforts in the District. This is a great opportunity for a student or recent graduate seeking an entry-level position in politics or city government.

Anticipated Job Functions:

• Responsible for organizing and supporting with programs and events in District 8 and will report to the Director of Special Events and Chief of Staff.
• Attend community meetings with the Councilmember and staff.
• Assist staff on specific topics or projects.
• Must be available on evenings and/or weekends as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

The Ideal candidate will:

• Be a District 8 or Sacramento resident
• Be fluent in languages other than English (Hmong and Spanish preferred).
• Be able to work 15-20 hours per week.
• Be able to be present on site at City Hall, at offsite events, and meetings in the District.
• Be a strong communicator.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office & social media navigation tools.
• Be able to work in fast paced environments.
• Have a commitment to the City’s culture that focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline or upon the receipt of 100 applications, whichever occurs first;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Supplemental documents such as resume, cover letter, and proof of education are highly preferred and recommended at the time of application submission. Documents should be submitted to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as attachment(s) via online with the employment application, emailed to employment@cityofsacramento.org , or by FAX to (916) 596-1556. If submitting via FAX/email, please include your name and Job # 009130-23-MC-D8 on your documents.

2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline or upon the receipt of 100 applications, whichever occurs first;

• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
• Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.

3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline or upon the receipt of 100 applications, whichever occurs first; will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

4. Hiring Interview: Those candidates determined to be the MOST QUALIFIED will be invited to participate in an interview process coordinated by the hiring department. There will be no eligible list established, as positions will be seasonal and/or part-time. A hiring interview is not guaranteed.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:
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• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities ;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726