Summer Intern

Job Description

Summer Intern | City of Atlanta Office of Inspector General

The Tone:
This is an onsite internship at the City of Atlanta Office of Inspector General, located in Atlanta, GA. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is dedicated to promoting government oversight, conducting contract reviews, performing investigations, and ensuring public accountability within the City of Atlanta. This role offers students the opportunity to gain valuable experience working alongside professionals in fields such as investigations, compliance, procurement review, and public integrity, contributing directly to good governance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal, Part-time options available
• Location: Atlanta, GA
• Pay: $21 hourly
• Mission: This role supports government oversight, contract reviews, investigations, and public accountability initiatives to ensure public integrity within the City of Atlanta.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), WordPress

What You’ll Actually Do
• Review & Analyze: Assist in the review and analysis of government contracts, financial records, and other reports to identify relevant information.
• Research & Inform: Conduct research on best practices in government accountability, fraud prevention, and compliance to inform OIG strategies.
• Report & Document: Help compile data, prepare reports for ongoing investigations and audits, and support the drafting of findings, recommendations, and public reports.
• Present & Brief: Assist in the preparation and presentation of presentations, briefings, and summaries for OIG leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Organize & Maintain: Organize and maintain detailed files related to ongoing reviews, investigations, and complaints, including administrative tasks like data entry.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Political Science, or other relevant degree programs.
• Experience: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for document creation, data analysis, and presentations.
• Skills: Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills to process and interpret complex information; strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks; proven ability to maintain confidentiality and responsibly handle sensitive information.
• Bonus: Familiarity with WordPress is helpful for content management and communication tasks.