What You'll Be Doing

Wake County has an exciting opportunity for a Temporary, Part-Time Budget & Management Graduate Assistant!

Assist with Board Work sessions, public hearings, year-end close out, budget upload to the Financial system, business planning and financial forecasting. There will be significant opportunities to develop core analytical skills -- data validation techniques; process improvement reviews; financial, personnel and performance reporting; etc.

All interns are invited to attend site tours to learn about diverse County operations, including the jail, animal shelter, fire training center, landfill, EMS and crime scene investigation, etc.

Prior interns have

• Lead and facilitated special projects
• Prepared management and discussion analysis for the ACFR
• Conducted analysis to optimize the financial chart of accounts
• Created tools to streamline budget development and management
• Rewritten the department budget development guidance (aka, the Budget Manual)
• Researched best practices in performance management and GFOA budget documents, etc.

NOTE: A degree from an accredited 4-year college is needed.

About Our Team

With the county seat in Raleigh, Wake County employs about 5,000 people to serve one of the fastest growing communities in the nation, with about 1,100,000 residents. The 20-member Budget and Management Services department provides accurate, timely and well researched information and guidance to the Board of Commissioners and the County Manager resulting in the annual $2.4 billion budget for all Wake County Government services. Also, staff advise departments on their financial condition and respond to budget, performance, policy and program evaluation requests.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree and actively pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy or a related program
• Equivalent education is accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Graduate student in a Master’s degree program, preferably in Public Administration or Public Policy

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Ability to achieve goals; with Budget and Management Services, Wake County government and external partners
• Ability to build and to maintain ongoing, collaborative relationships with others to achieve incremental improvement toward shared outcomes
• Ability to assess options and optimize solutions with candor with stakeholders
• Ability to ensure deliverables are completed on time and as communicated and adjust course when provided feedback or circumstances change
• Ability to work independently monitoring programs and activities and recognize when your work impacts others
• Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines as communicated and carry out tasks to accomplish an intended outcome
• Ability to adapt to change with resilience and persistence in a high-growth environment to include priorities when responding to multiple deadlines
• Ability to identify problems, determine appropriate and possible solutions, actively work to resolve the issues and ensure actions are performed to achieve intended project results
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to various audiences both verbally and in writing

About This Position

Location: Justice Center Raleigh, NC 27601

Employment Type: Temporary

Work Schedule: 10 - 20 hours per week; 2 - 3 days per week

Hiring Range: 26.33 per hour

Market Range: 26.33 - 44.76

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 2/4/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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