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You must be fluent in Spanish, skilled in Microsoft Office, able to work independently and in a team, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Availability during season is essential.

You will translate information, execute marketing activities, manage social media, assist with administrative tasks, and handle event tracking while being able to lift 25lbs.

Customer Relations

Government & Politics

Cleveland

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    <b>Hispanic Liaison Intern</b>
   </div><br> <b> Work Schedule: </b>Full-time flexible scheduling between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday-Friday with some weeknights and weekends.<br> <br> <b>Duration:</b> January 2025 through December 2025<br> <br> Under the direction of the Community Relations Board Director, the primary role of the Hispanic Liaison Intern is to work directly Director in translate of information, conduct surveys around the Hispanic Community on needs and city services of interest helping to develop an overall outreach plan to better serve the Hispanic Community
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    <li>Translate information both verbal and written.</li>
    <li>Knowledge of social media, photography, and marketing.</li>
    <li>Execute marketing activities</li>
    <li>Assist with administrative duties such as event tracking, correspondence,</li>
    <li>Ability to lift 25lbs.</li>
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   <p><b>Minimum Qualifications: </b><br> <b>To be considered for this internship you must:</b></p>
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    <li>Must be fluent in Spanish</li>
    <li>Strong fluency in Microsoft Office products like PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.</li>
    <li>Ability to work independently, exercising responsible judgment and initiative</li>
    <li>Ability to work in a team environment</li>
    <li>Must have excellent verbal communication skills and exceptional interpersonal skills</li>
    <li>Candidate must be available to work within the prescribed hours or if flexible hours or offered, during the season in which he or she is employed.</li>
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   <p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b> Event planning experience<br> <br> <i>The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.</i></p>
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   Description
  
  
  
   
    Hispanic Liaison Intern
     Work Schedule: Full-time flexible scheduling between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday-Friday with some weeknights and weekends.  Duration: January 2025 through December 2025  Under the direction of the Community Relations Board Director, the primary role of the Hispanic Liaison Intern is to work directly Director in translate of information, conduct surveys around the Hispanic Community on needs and city services of interest helping to develop an overall outreach plan to better serve the Hispanic Community
  
  
  
   Examples of Duties
  
  
  
   
    Translate information both verbal and written.
    Knowledge of social media, photography, and marketing.
    Execute marketing activities
    Assist with administrative duties such as event tracking, correspondence,
    Ability to lift 25lbs.
   
  
  
  
   Minimum Qualifications
  
  
   Minimum Qualifications:  To be considered for this internship you must:
   
    Must be fluent in Spanish
    Strong fluency in Microsoft Office products like PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.
    Ability to work independently, exercising responsible judgment and initiative
    Ability to work in a team environment
    Must have excellent verbal communication skills and exceptional interpersonal skills
    Candidate must be available to work within the prescribed hours or if flexible hours or offered, during the season in which he or she is employed.
   
  
  
  
   Supplemental Information
  
  
   Preferred Qualifications: Event planning experience  The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
  
 



Hispanic Liaison Intern - City of Cleveland - City Hall

City of Cleveland

Hispanic Liaison Intern

You should be pursuing a degree in Urban Planning or related field, proficient in ArcGIS and Adobe, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and understand social justice issues.

You will research zoning topics, assist with communications for the department, and complete various special projects as assigned by the manager.

Architecture & Urban Planning

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    <b>Planning Intern</b>
   </div><br> About the City Planning Commission: The City Planning Commission envisions a thriving urban community resilient in the face of changing regional, national, and global conditions. The department is an advocate for the preservation and establishment of prosperous communities that are authentic and diverse, providing equitable access to the resources necessary for residents to thrive. We accomplish this by enhancing physical development, preserving the City’s history, and creating places for people that are healthy, sustainable and vibrant for current and future generations. The department has up to 30 staff members who support the City Planning Commission, the Landmarks Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Board of Building Standards and Appeals.
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    <li>Performs and documents research on innovative zoning and planning topics</li>
    <li>Supports communications efforts for the section and the department</li>
    <li>Completes special projects and other duties as assigned by the Manager, Zoning and Technology</li>
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    <li>The individual may currently be a Bachelor's or Master's candidate in Urban Planning, Architecture, Public Administration or a related field</li>
    <li>Possesses skills in ArcGIS, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office 365, and other software platforms to support urban planning and development</li>
    <li>Demonstrates analytical skills, organizational skills, oral and written communication skills</li>
    <li>Effective at building and maintaining interpersonal relationships</li>
    <li>Familiarity with urban planning and history and its impact on Cleveland</li>
    <li>Understands contemporary social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges</li>
    <li>Dedicated to maintaining high ethical standards</li>
    <li>Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to work expeditiously in a deadline driven environment</li>
    <li>Ability to relate to and work effectively with persons of diverse racial, ethnic, gender, sexual preference or orientation, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds</li>
    <li>Physical abilities to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation</li>
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    <i>The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.</i>
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   Description
  
  
  
   
    Planning Intern
    About the City Planning Commission: The City Planning Commission envisions a thriving urban community resilient in the face of changing regional, national, and global conditions. The department is an advocate for the preservation and establishment of prosperous communities that are authentic and diverse, providing equitable access to the resources necessary for residents to thrive. We accomplish this by enhancing physical development, preserving the City’s history, and creating places for people that are healthy, sustainable and vibrant for current and future generations. The department has up to 30 staff members who support the City Planning Commission, the Landmarks Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Board of Building Standards and Appeals.
  
  
  
   Examples of Duties
  
  
   
    Performs and documents research on innovative zoning and planning topics
    Supports communications efforts for the section and the department
    Completes special projects and other duties as assigned by the Manager, Zoning and Technology
   
  
  
   Minimum Qualifications
  
  
   
    The individual may currently be a Bachelor's or Master's candidate in Urban Planning, Architecture, Public Administration or a related field
    Possesses skills in ArcGIS, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office 365, and other software platforms to support urban planning and development
    Demonstrates analytical skills, organizational skills, oral and written communication skills
    Effective at building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
    Familiarity with urban planning and history and its impact on Cleveland
    Understands contemporary social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges
    Dedicated to maintaining high ethical standards
    Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to work expeditiously in a deadline driven environment
    Ability to relate to and work effectively with persons of diverse racial, ethnic, gender, sexual preference or orientation, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
    Physical abilities to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
   
  
  
   Supplemental Information
  
  
  
   
    The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
   
  
 



Planning Intern - City of Cleveland - City Hall

Planning Intern

You need a high school diploma, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, two years' experience in administration, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Familiarity with urban planning is preferred.

You will manage administrative tasks, prepare reports, organize meetings, vet cases, communicate with the public, maintain records, and support the Planning Commission's operations and director.

Business, Operations & Strategy

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    <b>Planning Commission Administrator</b>
   </div><br> About the City Planning Commission. The City Planning Commission envisions a thriving urban community resilient in the face of changing regional, national, and global conditions. The department is an advocate for the preservation and establishment of prosperous communities that are authentic and diverse, providing equitable access to the resources necessary for residents to thrive. We accomplish this by enhancing physical development, preserving the City’s history, and creating places for people that are healthy, sustainable and vibrant for current and future generations. The department has up to 30 staff members who serve the City Planning Commission, the Landmarks Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Board of Building Standards and Appeals.
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   <p>Under general direction, performs major daily and project/program based administrative duties. Recommends and administers divisional/departmental policies and procedures. Prepares regular and special reports related to divisional/departmental operations. Performs other job-related duties as required.</p>
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   <p>A High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Business/Public Relations or closely related field from a four-year accredited college or university is required. Two years of full time paid expeience in government or private industry office administration is required. (Substitution: Two years of full time experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.) Must be able to operate a personal computer with Microsoft Office Suites.</p>
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    The ideal candidate for the position of Planning Commission Administrator is detail-oriented, process-oriented and organized with an orientation toward strong communications. The individual ought to have an interest in planning, policy, and administrative duties. A background in public policy, urban design or urban planning is preferred, as the role will include reviewing and vetting Planning Commission cases.<br> <br> This individual is both prompt and careful with administrative duties and approaches every project with a solutions- and service-oriented mentality. The individual enjoys maintaining processes with utmost integrity and understands parliamentary procedures (Robert’s Rules of Order). The Administrator responds in a timely manner to applicants and communicates the appropriate next steps and processes. The Administrator also identifies best means of communicating the Planning Commission agendas and decisions to the public. This person thrives working on multiple projects or tasks that have relatively short project timeframes.<br> <br> <b>Essential Duties &amp; Job Functions</b><br>
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     <li>Prepares agendas and reviews or vets Planning Commission cases by working closely with the planning staff. Assembles Planning Commission presentations and is proficient in using tools in the Microsoft Office suite such as Sharepoint, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and more.</li>
     <li>Provides communication of upcoming Commission hearings and decisions to members of the public on the website, social media, e-mail blasts, and other formats.</li>
     <li>Acts as the administrative legislative liaison for the Planning Commission for the timely review of legislation.</li>
     <li>Point person for all substandard lot reconfigurations that go to Planning Commission.</li>
     <li>Provides accurate minutes for the Planning Commission and distributes minutes to applicants.</li>
     <li>Maintains records of all Planning Commission minutes, case files, records and provides organization for the Planning Commission’s Records Retention schedule.</li>
     <li>Provides direction on bringing our file storage and file sharing into the City’s digital and cloud-based platforms.</li>
     <li>Point person for all public records requests for City Planning.</li>
     <li>Authorizes final sign-offs on behalf of the Director on design review projects.</li>
     <li>Schedules meetings for Commission members, administers a hybrid meeting, and Prepares Room 514 for Planning Commission meetings.</li>
     <li>Acts as an advisor to the Planning Director procedures and on all matters related to the Commission.</li>
     <li>Any other administrative tasks pertaining to the Planning Commission as requested by the Director or Assistant Director.</li>
     <li>All other duties as assigned.</li>
    </ul><br> <b> Preferred Expertise</b><br>
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     <li>Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with focus in urban or regional planning, architecture and/or urban design, public policy or related field is preferred.</li>
     <li>Demonstrates familiarity with urban planning, architecture and history and its impact on Cleveland.</li>
     <li>Demonstrates strong organizational and administrative skills and thrives in an environment with multiple projects and tasks.</li>
     <li>Demonstrates knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and adept use of technology tools, e.g. Accela, Adobe Suite, Office 365.</li>
     <li>Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to work expeditiously in a deadline driven environment.</li>
     <li>Demonstrates good problem-solving skills and decision-making abilities.</li>
     <li>Possesses excellent speaking, listening, and writing skills and can communicate easily and tactfully across all levels of government and with all customers.</li>
     <li>Demonstrates an understanding contemporary social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges.</li>
     <li>Demonstrates the ability to relate to and work effectively with persons of diverse racial, ethnic, gender, sexual preference or orientation, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.</li>
     <li>Possesses the physical abilities to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.</li>
    </ul><br> <b> Supervision</b><br> The Planning Commission Administrator will report to the Director and Assistant Director of City Planning.<br> <br> The City's guiding principles are as follows<i>: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. </i>All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
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   Description
  
  
  
   
    Planning Commission Administrator
    About the City Planning Commission. The City Planning Commission envisions a thriving urban community resilient in the face of changing regional, national, and global conditions. The department is an advocate for the preservation and establishment of prosperous communities that are authentic and diverse, providing equitable access to the resources necessary for residents to thrive. We accomplish this by enhancing physical development, preserving the City’s history, and creating places for people that are healthy, sustainable and vibrant for current and future generations. The department has up to 30 staff members who serve the City Planning Commission, the Landmarks Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Board of Building Standards and Appeals.
  
  
  
   Examples of Duties
  
  
   Under general direction, performs major daily and project/program based administrative duties. Recommends and administers divisional/departmental policies and procedures. Prepares regular and special reports related to divisional/departmental operations. Performs other job-related duties as required.
  
  
   Minimum Qualifications
  
  
   A High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Business/Public Relations or closely related field from a four-year accredited college or university is required. Two years of full time paid expeience in government or private industry office administration is required. (Substitution: Two years of full time experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.) Must be able to operate a personal computer with Microsoft Office Suites.
  
  
   Supplemental Information
  
  
   
    The ideal candidate for the position of Planning Commission Administrator is detail-oriented, process-oriented and organized with an orientation toward strong communications. The individual ought to have an interest in planning, policy, and administrative duties. A background in public policy, urban design or urban planning is preferred, as the role will include reviewing and vetting Planning Commission cases.  This individual is both prompt and careful with administrative duties and approaches every project with a solutions- and service-oriented mentality. The individual enjoys maintaining processes with utmost integrity and understands parliamentary procedures (Robert’s Rules of Order). The Administrator responds in a timely manner to applicants and communicates the appropriate next steps and processes. The Administrator also identifies best means of communicating the Planning Commission agendas and decisions to the public. This person thrives working on multiple projects or tasks that have relatively short project timeframes.  Essential Duties & Job Functions
    
     Prepares agendas and reviews or vets Planning Commission cases by working closely with the planning staff. Assembles Planning Commission presentations and is proficient in using tools in the Microsoft Office suite such as Sharepoint, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and more.
     Provides communication of upcoming Commission hearings and decisions to members of the public on the website, social media, e-mail blasts, and other formats.
     Acts as the administrative legislative liaison for the Planning Commission for the timely review of legislation.
     Point person for all substandard lot reconfigurations that go to Planning Commission.
     Provides accurate minutes for the Planning Commission and distributes minutes to applicants.
     Maintains records of all Planning Commission minutes, case files, records and provides organization for the Planning Commission’s Records Retention schedule.
     Provides direction on bringing our file storage and file sharing into the City’s digital and cloud-based platforms.
     Point person for all public records requests for City Planning.
     Authorizes final sign-offs on behalf of the Director on design review projects.
     Schedules meetings for Commission members, administers a hybrid meeting, and Prepares Room 514 for Planning Commission meetings.
     Acts as an advisor to the Planning Director procedures and on all matters related to the Commission.
     Any other administrative tasks pertaining to the Planning Commission as requested by the Director or Assistant Director.
     All other duties as assigned.
      Preferred Expertise
    
     Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with focus in urban or regional planning, architecture and/or urban design, public policy or related field is preferred.
     Demonstrates familiarity with urban planning, architecture and history and its impact on Cleveland.
     Demonstrates strong organizational and administrative skills and thrives in an environment with multiple projects and tasks.
     Demonstrates knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and adept use of technology tools, e.g. Accela, Adobe Suite, Office 365.
     Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to work expeditiously in a deadline driven environment.
     Demonstrates good problem-solving skills and decision-making abilities.
     Possesses excellent speaking, listening, and writing skills and can communicate easily and tactfully across all levels of government and with all customers.
     Demonstrates an understanding contemporary social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges.
     Demonstrates the ability to relate to and work effectively with persons of diverse racial, ethnic, gender, sexual preference or orientation, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.
     Possesses the physical abilities to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
      Supervision The Planning Commission Administrator will report to the Director and Assistant Director of City Planning.  The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
   
  
 



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