Public Finance / Data Science Intern (Temporary - Part time)

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Posting Number

1305T

Position Title

Public Finance / Data Science Intern (Temporary - Part time)

Department

Finance

Job Code

005

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation

Unrepresented

Pay Grade

T05

Job Description Summary

The intern will support the City of Columbia's finance operations while learning about a career in public service. Finance / Data Science interns will gain practical experience in the constantly evolving field of public finance. Regular duties and responsibilities for the intern, include reading & understanding of the public policy-related reports, analyzing & preparing reports, and assisting with City ERP software. The intern will work collaboratively with other Economic Division staff and the Finance Director. The intern might also complete administrative work while observing different aspects of accounting, budgeting, procurement, treasury, economic, and business services.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyze the fiscal impact of proposed legislation and prepare fiscal notes.
• Provide support for general fund-related revenue analysis.
• Assist with time series analysis and other special projects.
• Prepare and present monthly / quarterly economic reports to the City of Columbia's Finance Audit and Advisory Committee.
• Provide support for Sales & Use Tax database development.
• Develop, maintain, and update PowerBI dashboards.
• Present data-driven recommendations to the finance team.

Ancillary Job Functions

Knowledge & Skills

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least a Jr. in college

Have valid Driver's License

Supervision Exercised

None

Starting Salary

$18.00-$20.00 hr depending on qualifications and experience

Open Until Filled

Yes

Deadline to Apply

Number of Positions Available

Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.7235

TTY : 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program

Special Instructions to Applicants

A temporary employee position is one created and intended to exist for less than one thousand four hundred fifty (1,450) hours in any calendar year. Temporary employees have no seniority, grievance, or appeal privileges. Temporary employees shall have no benefits except as required by law.

A temporary employee position may be full-time, part-time, variable hour or seasonal

Temporary / Seasonal employees do not qualify for sick, holiday or vacation pay.

Pay checks are issued bi-weekly.

Hours

Hours vary