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The Mayor's Office of Government Affairs acts as a resource for the Mayor and city departments on federal and state budget and appropriations issues, legislation, and other public policy or political issues that may impact San Francisco. We work to develop credible working relationships with city leaders to optimize federal and state government relations efforts.
The Mayor’s Office of Public Policy and Finance has a broad scope of responsibility. The Public Policy and Finance staff is responsible for preparing the Mayor’s annual proposed citywide budget, managing departmental expenditures, implementing Mayoral initiatives, and generally addressing and resolving citywide issues.
Interns engage in various office tasks assigned based on skill and education level. Assignments include initiative research, policy development, and financial and programmatic analysis. Interns must have excellent communication, written and computer skills, be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with strict attention to detail, interact well with office personnel and the public, and have the initiative to go beyond expectations.
Graduate student interns are assigned more complex analytical tasks and are hosted by the Office during the summer. Graduate student interns should be pursuing a degree related to government finance and/or operations, program management, or public policy.
Internships are non-paid, and interns often receive academic credit from either undergraduate or graduate institutions. Interns are required to work 15-20 hours per week, however depending on the season and individual requirements, additional hours and schedules may be available.
The Mayor’s Office of Housing is dedicated to providing financing for the development, rehabilitation and purchase of affordable housing in San Francisco. MOH also guides and coordinates the City's housing policy. MOH administers a variety of programs to finance the development of affordable housing by non-profit and for profit developers, provides financial and educational assistance to first-time homebuyers, and finances housing rehabilitation costs for low-income homeowners. MOH is also responsible for monitoring and ensuring the long-term affordability and physical viability of the City's stock of affordable housing.
The Mayor’s Office of Education is under direct supervision of the Mayor’s Education Advisor who serves as the liaison to the San Francisco school district. The primary responsibility of the Office of Education is to serve as a bridge between the city and the school district and work primarily to provide support in action, funding, and services. The Mayor’s Education Advisor provides opportunities for the Mayor to be engaged in education initiatives such as mandarin immersion, TechConnect, green schoolyards, and teacher support among other things.
Interns would be responsible for research projects, overview notes, administrative support, event preparation, and accompany the Mayor’s Education Advisor on weekly school visits. Individual must be able to work independently. Educational or classroom experience is requested, but it is not required.
The Mayor’s Office of Civic Innovation utilizes government as a platform for innovation. MOCI works closely with San Francisco residents and local creative and tech-minded communities to collectively design solutions and new approaches to long-standing challenges. MOCI has three strategic focus areas: economic development, citizen engagement, and government efficiency. To learn more, visit innovatesf.com.
The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services (MONS) is dedicated to helping the citizens of the City & County of San Francisco receive the highest levels of service possible from all areas of City government. Our district and community liaisons work to ensure that the Mayor’s Office is involved with helping to improve the quality of life for all San Francisco residents.
The Mayor’s Office of Communications carries the voice of the Mayor to the media, to community leaders, and to the general public, through various media and communications outlets.
Intern Duties Include:
- Answering phones, taking detailed messages.
- Preparing daily news clips for the Mayor and staff.
- Internet-based research and word processing.
- Writing news releases, background pieces, advisories, fact sheets and other news-related information, as well as flyers and other written materials.
- Initiating contact with and respond to inquiries from print, radio and television journalists.
- Assisting Communications staff with logistics during press events.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated superior writing skills including experience writing Op-Eds, press releases, fact sheets and other media related materials.
- Strong inter-personal skills.
The Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) is dedicated to enhancing San Francisco's economic vitality. OEWD oversees activities and programs related to business attraction and retention, workforce development, international business, development planning, and neighborhood commercial revitalization.
OEWD’s programs are responsible for strengthening San Francisco’s many diverse neighborhoods and commercial corridors, creating a business climate where companies can grow and prosper, and ensuring a continually high quality of life for all San Franciscans.
