# DOW Skillbridge-City Secretary Internship

Provider: [City of Sonora](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/city-of-sonora)

- Program type: Internship
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 151 - 180 days
- Locations: San Angelo, TX
- Website: https://sonoratexas.gov
- Contact: Najee Holverstott, najee.holverstott@sonoratexas.gov
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/city-of-sonora-dow-skillbridge-city-secretary-internship-71dczc

## Summary

The City Secretary's office is the official keeper of the City's records and the hub for City Council meetings, elections and public information. This internship gives a transitioning service member hands-on experience in local government administration. Military skills in administration, records, compliance and attention to detail transfer directly to this work.

## Job description

Duties and learning objectivesUnder the direction of the City Secretary, the intern will learn and assist with:• City Council meetings: preparing agendas and packets, posting notices under the Texas Open Meetings Act, attending meetings and drafting minutes.• Records management: filing, indexing and retaining City records under the City's retention schedule and Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) rules.• Public information requests: logging, tracking and helping respond to requests under the Texas Public Information Act.• Ordinances and resolutions: recording, attesting support and maintaining the City's official ordinance and resolution books.• Municipal elections: helping with election calendars, candidate filings, notices and canvass documents under the Texas Election Code.• Permits and licenses: processing applications and maintaining related records as assigned.• Customer service: assisting residents at the front counter and by phone, and routing questions to the right department.• Special projects: digitizing records, updating procedures and supporting other City Hall administrative work.

## Locations

- San Angelo, TX, 76908 (near Goodfellow Air Force Base)

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