SALARY: $17.00 per hour SURATION: Approximately May - August 2026 SCHEDULE: 15-20 hoiurs per week - varies based on department needs POSITION SUMMARY: The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is seeking a Summer Intern to assist with business engagement, supplier access, outreach, and program support initiatives. The intern will support the department's efforts to connect local businesses to City opportunities, assist with program coordination, and contribute to initiatives that promote economic inclusion.This role provides hands-on experience in public service, small business engagement, and program operations, including support for workshops, outreach efforts, and the Supplier Access Summit. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list represents the types of duties required by the position
Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected. Assist with outreach to local businesses, including Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), to increase awareness of City programs and opportunities Support planning and coordination of workshops, training sessions, and community engagement events Assist with vendor support activities, including intake, follow-up, and tracking participation in ODI programs Maintain and update contact lists, engagement records, and internal databases Support data entry and tracking in systems such as B2Gnow and other internal tools Assist with audit preparation and review of vendor participation data Support development of reports, presentations, and internal documentation Assist with planning and execution of key initiatives, including the Supplier Access Summit Help develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal processes Provide administrative support, including scheduling, meeting preparation, and note-taking Attend and assist at community events and outreach activities as needed NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Current undergraduate or graduate student in good standing working toward a degree in Social Studies, Political Science, History, or Business Administration, or similar program. Recent graduates will also be considered.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED: Ability to work with a degree of autonomy. Enjoyment of working and interacting with variety of people.
Must be flexible, courteous, and interested in public service as well as a wide variety of public functions. Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills. Quick learner.
Ability to work well with others. Foreign language skills (especially Spanish) a plus. Graphic design and digital media experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None EQUIPMENT: Computer, telephone, calculator, copy machine. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear
The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office setting with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office. Entire office is smoke free.