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MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Introduction Many Vermont small towns, cities, and villages employ managers or administrators. Currently there are 81 municipal manager or administrator positions in Vermont. Small communities with their scarce resources have difficulty recruiting experienced municipal managers. An internship program provides an opportunity for prospective managers to gain direct experience with an experienced management team before accepting a manager or administrator position. A management intern working for the Town of Barre provides:·
Graduate school students or recent graduates from public administration or public policy (policy analysis) programs are eligible. Candidates must have an interest in a municipal government career. Vermont residents and students from Vermont colleges are given preference, but students from across the country are welcome to inquire. Previously, the Barre Town Management Internship was a one-year program. Starting September 2007, the Internship is a two-year position. This two-year full-time position offers graduate students a more indepth experience. Duties Management interns work under the direction of the Town Manager but will assist all Town departments, divisions, boards, and commissions with management tasks and projects. The intern: 1.
Attends all Selectboard meetings. 2. Attends at least two other Town board, commission, committee meetings every month. During the twenty-four-month term, the intern will attend at least three meetings of the following boards or commissions: Planning Commission, Development Review Board, Recreation Board, Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, and Cemetery Commission. 3. Attends bi-weekly department head meetings; weekly DPW/construction meetings; and other staff meetings as assigned by the Town Manager. 4. Keeps regular Municipal Building office hours while attending nighttime meetings. 5. Assists the Town Manager with Selectboard meeting agendas and meeting packet preparation. 6. Is assigned to complete basic management and administrative duties. 7. Assists with budgeting; preparing the Town Report; writing newsletter articles; negotiating labor contracts; purchasing; and special projects. 8. Attends meetings, as necessary, of other public agencies such as, but not limited to, the School Board, Regional Planning Commission, and District Environmental Commission. 9. Provides research, analytical, and writing assistance on management issues for all Town departments, divisions, boards, and commissions. Examples of assignments would be researching and drafting ordinances and policies; preparing training programs; researching and explaining government regulations; and offering programs for compliance. In summary, the intern works with the management team and gains experience in purchasing, contracting, meeting preparation and follow-up, and hiring. The intern will gain background knowledge in highway, police, fire, emergency medical, water, sewer, parks, recreation, cemetery, planning, zoning, assessing, town clerk duties, emergency management, public relations, governing board/staff relations, intergovernmental relations, grant writing and administration, and municipal equipment. Cost The intern is paid an annualized salary. The intern is offered all benefits afforded to permanent, fulltime, non-union employees – except retirement. Likewise, the intern is subject to disciplinary action including suspension and termination. The Town pays for and the intern is required to attend: n the Spring and Fall Vermont Managers' Association conferences; n the University of Vermont Extension Service’s municipal management seminars; n up to four (4) other municipal seminars sponsored by the VLCT or Vermont State agencies. CURRENT INTERN INFORMATION As of January 2009 the Town of Barre has selected its next management intern. Kelly Murphy is a recent graduate of the University of Vermont's Master of Public Administration program. Kelly completed her undergraduate work at the University of New Hampshire receiving a Bachelors Degree in Political Science. Professional interests include governance, public policy, and municipal function. Past internships with the Vermont Department of Education, the Snelling Center for Government, the New Hampshire General Court, and the American Council of Young Political Leaders provide a variety of experience to draw from when dealing with challenges facing local government. Kelly is excited about beginning her career in local government with the Town of Barre. HOW TO APPLY At this time applications are not being accepted. The position has been filled and will be open for consideration in 2014. Inquiries are always welcomed. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Carl Rogers via email at crogers@barretown.org, or by calling (802) 479-9331. PAST BARRE TOWN INTERNSHIPS
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