Smart City Research Student Intern

Introduction:

The City of Racine is a Smart City. There are many opportunities for student involvement to research and analyze data. This is very impactful work because the purpose of a Smart City is to improve the lives of a city’s citizens and increase economic development through appropriate use of technology.

Position Purpose

Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer, this position researches, gathers, and documents information on what Smart City Initiatives have already been completed, are in process, and might be done in the future. The position will also research companies, organizations, grants, etc. and other data that can assist in Bridging the Digital Divide. All of this will be used to tell the story of what the City of Racine has accomplished, is working on, and could plan to undertake.

Expected Outcome for Student

• Research and document information from all across the world. 
• Ability to explore research as a career path. 
• Increase in research skills with hands-on experience. 
• Experience working for a city government.
• Make an impact on the community. 
• Network with professionals in the field. 
• Gain confidence in classroom learning.
• Future internship/career opportunities.

Job Description

In this position you will find, collect, organize, map, and present a lot of information regarding Smart Cities and reducing the Digital Divide. This position will help gather all the data used by the Chief Information Officer and the rest of the Smart City team.

Essential Duties

• Research Smart City projects, companies, government grants, etc.
• Create reference documents in easy-to-use format for all Smart City research, historic documents, etc.
• Take notes and participate in discussions during meetings. 
• Support city CIO in attending meetings, discussing topics, and researching new information.
• Research anything you don’t know how to do, have the ability to be self taught in a variety of skills, and ask poignant questions when needed. 
• Other duties as assigned around research.

Minimum Qualifications 
Educational Requirements:

• Currently attending a two or four-year college/university.
• At least one 2nd year course in any subject requiring a large amount of research.
• You might be able to receive college credit for this internship. Please confirm with your school.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Strong research skills 
• Microsoft Suite knowledge (Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.)
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present information
• Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail skills 

Physical Demands of the Position

• Sitting and typing at a terminal while viewing a computer screen. 

Environmental/Working Conditions of the Position

• Sitting at a desk in an air-conditioned/heated office or working from home. 

Equipment Used

• Telephones, computer with associated peripherals, and software.

Expected Work Schedule 

The schedule will be determined after hiring. Applicant must be available to meet with the City of Racine employees during the day from Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. but we try to be very flexible and allow work to be done outside of those times. Prefer an intern that can work at least 15-20 hours a week. 

This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City of Racine.

The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. City of Racine residents are encouraged to apply.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.