Intern - Community Development and Services (Part-Time)

Intern - Community Development and Services (Part-Time)

Salary

$15.76 Hourly

Location

Henderson, NV

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

1434SEP26-P-AT

Department

Community Development and Services

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

10/13/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

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Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Intern - Community Development and Services in the Department of Community Development and Services. The consideration for hire list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under direct supervision, assists assigned staff and management with a variety of routine functions related to the City's Community Development and Services Department; performs additional duties as assigned.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

• This is a part-time, non-PERS eligible position.
• This position does not qualify for employer-paid benefits, paid time off, wage increases, or union representation
• This position requires enrollment in the Citys Alternate Retirement Systems (ARS)
• Work schedule will consist of an average of 19 hours/week. Hours per week may increase or decrease based on Department need.
• The expected working hours will be between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM and is flexible around the incumbents school schedule. Some weekends are a possibility.
• The physical work location is City Hall located at 240 S Water St, Henderson, NV, 89015
• External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, or the equivalent
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, with a 3.0 GPA or higher, in the third year of an undergraduate program or the first year of a graduate program with a major in Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Engineering, Sociology, Historic Preservation, Public Administration, or a related field
• Desirable: Experience with Microsoft Office, and other graphic software such as CAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Proof of your current enrollment for Fall 2026 and of your overall GPA (i.e. unofficial school transcript)*

• Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Monday, October 26, 2026

(Best Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the date listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

The City of Henderson offers part time employees a flexible work schedule and competitive salaries.

01

For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:

Employment Information

• Employment Dates: All dates listed for each employer are accurate. End dates are provided for positions I no longer hold.
• Current Employer: My current employer is included in my work experience.
• Contract Work: If I work(ed) for a contractor, the contractor is listed as my employer.
• Multiple Positions: Each position held at the same employer is listed separately, with corresponding start and end dates.

Application Requirements

• Required Documents: All additional required documents are attached to the application using the instructions linked here
• I have not listed "see resume" or "refer to application" in any section.

Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

I have read, understand, and agree to the above instructions regarding completing my application.

• Yes
• No (NOTE: By answering no, I understand that my application may be disqualified from consideration.)

02

Do you possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently enrolled in an accredited college or university program?

• Yes
• No

04

Please list your current degree program including major/minor fields of study and what semester credit hour you are currently in (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior).

05

What is your level of experience with Microsoft Excel?

• I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of the Beginner level below.
• Beginner - Use general toolbar formulas, sum, average, count numbers, max and min.; general formatting, print/page layout; enter, correct and save data; format cells, rows and columns.
• Intermediate - All Beginner and Intermediate functions to include: Create, format charts/graphs; filter data; multiple level sorting, options; use mathematical, logical, statistical and financial functions; perform interactive analysis; create and modify some Macro commands.
• Advanced - All Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced functions to include: VLOOKUP, IF, IS, Pivot Tables, Manage Macros commands: Concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification & interruption; Some VBA Programming.

06

What is your level of experience with Microsoft Word?

• I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of the Beginner level below.
• Beginner - Create, save, preview and print a basic document; edit selected text; change font appearance; highlight text; format paragraphs with tabs, borders, shading and styles; page setup, use auto correct.
• Intermediate - All Beginner and Intermediate functions to include: Insert graphic objects and visual effects to a document; add tables to a document or convert tables to text; add watermarks, borders, headers and footers; use the word look up (thesaurus, dictionary); customize tables and charts; modify pictures in document; create customized graphic elements; use templates.
• Advanced - All Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced functions to include: Insert content using quick parts; control text flow; perform mail merge function; uses macros for tasks; insert cover pages and table of contents; track changes and comments; insert bookmarks, footnotes and endnotes; add hyperlinks; cross-references and citations; link documents to excel worksheets; send document to PowerPoint; merge documents; redaction function; hide text; add digital signature, restrict access and use passwords; create, protect and automate forms.

07

What is your level of experience with Microsoft PowerPoint?

• I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of the Beginner level below.
• Beginner - Create title and bullet slides, create Slides in Outline view, modify slide text and check spelling. Select a template, insert a table. work with text, drawn objects, and drawing tools, use ClipArt and WordArt.
• Intermediate - All Beginner and Intermediate functions to include: Create a template and work with a Design template, work with graphics, animation and multimedia, inserting movies and sound. Create an Organization Chart and use options, edit a Column Chart, change text and bullets in the Slide Master and remove objects. Use Slide Show options; add transitions and animation. Run a manual and an animated Slide Show, work with Notes.
• Advanced - All Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced functions to include: Use AutoCorrect and the Style Checker, build interactive presentations, using hyperlinks, creating interactive objects, working with Slide Show options, and using the Meeting Minder. Explore online meetings and broadcast presentation.

08

Please describe your experience with other graphic software such as CAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite.

09

You must attach proof of your current enrollment for Fall 2026 and of your overall GPA (i.e. unofficial school transcript). Do you have proof of your current enrollment and GPA in an accredited college or university and have you attached it to this application?

• Yes, I have attached them to my application.
• No, I have NOT attached proof of my current enrollment and overall GPA and I understand I may not receive further consideration.

Required Question

Employer City of Henderson

Phone 702-267-1940

702-267-1900