Make a difference and join the DCA Team!  DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living.  We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement.  If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.  

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities

OUR CULTURE

DCA is dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference.  Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work.  We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivates you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Internship Opportunity – Office of Community Planning, Research, and Geoanalytics

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA) Office of Community Planning, Research, and Geoanalytics is seeking an Atlanta-based intern. This position offers a flexible, collaborative work environment supporting senior staff on the Community Research and Surveys team across a variety of financial reporting programs.

The intern will assist with the administration and management of annual local government reporting requirements (e.g., excise tax, financial data, management indicators) as well as reporting requirements for local authorities (e.g., development, housing, hospital authorities). A strong interest in data collection and analysis methodologies—and a desire to shape how information is presented to help local governments understand and use it—will be beneficial.

INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn and communicate detailed information about programs administered by the Office of Community Planning, Research, and Geoanalytics.
• Manage datasets and collaborate with staff to support data analysis, training programs, and proactive use of data.
• Explain timelines, processes, and available support to local governments, local authorities, regional commissions, external partners, and other DCA staff.
• Provide consistent and professional customer service to all stakeholders.
• Answer and direct phone calls and respond to general inquiry emails.
• Draft and distribute emails, memos, forms, and other communications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Candidate Attributes:

This position offers an opportunity to work in a regulatory and policy-focused environment supporting Georgia’s cities, counties, regional commissions, and various governmental and quasi-governmental entities. Our ideal candidate will have some familiarity with local government structures, a basic understanding of public budgeting and financial management, and a strong interest in public service and effective community governance.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong research and technical writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a related field (e.g., Public Policy/Administration, Political Science, Government, City/Regional Planning, Economics) or have graduated within the past six months from a program in one of these fields
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate or graduate)
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
• An interview will be required for consideration

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL,HOURS,ENVIRONMENT)

This position is available as an in-office position. Part-time: 15–29 hours per week (flexible based on class schedule and candidate availability)

Compensation: $13–$15 per hour (based on education level and prior experience)

PHYSICAL / SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Must be able to perform office-related duties.

Must be able to operate office equipment.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services.

Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.

Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided.  Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process.  Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.  This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included.   However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.