If you are a current City of Olathe employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Employment Type Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee) Job Summary Join the City of Olathe as an Economy Focus Group Intern and play a crucial role in shaping the future of municipal services. You'll gain hands-on experience in monitoring and analyzing governmental strategies and performance, collaborating across departments to drive strategic planning and budget initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills in data analysis, financial forecasting, and quality improvement projects, and an understanding of the behind the scenes economic impacts faced by municipal governments. Compensation for the role is between $18.50/hr - $23.50/hr based on a combination of factors that include relevant education and experience. For more details, review the full job details and requirements below. The Economy Intern is responsible for monitoring and analyzing governmental services including delivery strategies, costs, results and comparative performance for the Economy Focus Area and the City of Olathe. They provide coordination, expertise and knowledge to departments in preparation of multi-year strategic plan implementation, annual budgets, and quality improvement projects, all requiring a wide variety of analytical, reporting, and financial tasks. Key Responsibilities Monitors existing revenue sources and prepares supporting forecasts; collaborates with different departments on varying financial requests. Assists with Olathe’s internal and external performance discussions through detailed analysis that supports uncovering the story behind the data sets; synthesizes and presents complex data sources Helps execute government accounting and financial practices and procedures providing an opportunity to enhance hard skills such as: Excel, financial management system and reporting software knowledge. Qualifications Experience: Possess strong organizational skills and familiarity with computer software such as MS-Word, Excel and other related computer applications. Education: This internship requires that the candidate be pursuing or have recently obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a master's degree (or pursuit of) in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field preferred. Licenses & Certifications: None required. Language: Proficiency with verbal and written English language required. Additional proficiency with Spanish and American Sign Language preferred. The City of Olathe consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, live and raise a family. That didn’t happen by accident. It happened because thousands of dedicated City employees work each day to make life better in our community. “Setting the standard for excellence in public service” is not just a saying in Olathe. It is what we do. Olathe’s quality of life is second to none, and we believe our employees deserve the same. The City of Olathe values and fosters an innovative, diverse, and inclusive culture. We offer competitive pay, health and dental coverage, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement. Employees can take advantage of the all-encompassing LiveWell wellness program to help them be their best selves—mentally, physically, socially, and financially. The City of Olathe champions continuous training and development for employees at all levels. It is our belief that if our employees continue to grow and be successful, both personally and professionally, then the City will serve our residents in the best ways possible. If you’re looking for a career where you can serve others, make a difference, and grow, then your path starts here.