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,~ City of Torrance

Internship Program 2007

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Management Aide

$14.44 - 17.56 per hour DOE (Management Aides are non-benefited positions)

40 hours per week (work hours may vary during school year) Full-time, 9/80 schedule Tenn:

Six months

Political Science, Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, Public Relations, Journalism,

Pre-Law, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Computer Science, Transportation or related field.

Open until position is filled.

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I Job Description

The City of Torrance (htto://www.torrnetcom) is currently looking for a sharp, creative, and flexible individual with a sincere

desire to be mentored to serve as a Management Aide in the Transit Department's Operations Division. An Intern provides

staff assistance of a generalized and/or specialized nature to management personnel. The individual will perfonn assignments

ranging from routine administrative tasks to more complex and varied professional, confidential, and specialized assignments.

Job responsibilities will include dealing with the public, conducting research, writing reports, data compilation and analysis,

coordination of projects and programs, assistance with day-to-day departmental operations, and other related duties as

required.

I Candidate qualifications

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Candidates demonstrate:

. An understanding of principles and practices of office management and the equipment used

. Excellent oral and written skills

. The ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions

. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public

. Ability to lift heavy objects

. Proficiency in MS Word and Excel is required

. Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Access is desirable

. Willingness to work in a fast paced demand response office environment

Candidates must be a Senior, Recent Graduate or Graduate Student

I Selection Process

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Interested candidates must submit the following:

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Letter of Interest

Resume

Supplemental Questionnaire

Letter of Recommendation

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Send infonnation via email totortiz@torrnetcomorviaU.S.Mail to:

Intern Program - Transit Administration Office

Human Resources Department

3231 Torrance Blvd

Torrance, CA 90503

Fax: (310) 618-2927

Only those candidates whose training and experience best meet our requirements will be invited to interview.

If you have additional questions, please direct them to iobinfo@torrnetcom.