Intern - Code Enforcement and Community Development

Intern – Code Enforcement & Community Development Department

Code Enforcement / Solid Waste
· Athens, Ohio

The Code & SW Intern will be responsible for providing clerical support to the Code & SW Department. This is a part‑time position with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2026. The role will include work during the summer of 2026 and continue through the 2026–2027 school year.

Interns are expected to work approximately 20 hours per week, scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. During school breaks, interns may work up to 40 hours per week. The position may also require attendance at one evening Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) meeting, typically held on the second Tuesday of each month.

The successful candidate should expect to gain experience working with a governmental office at the municipal level, providing them with knowledge and insight of the daily activities of Code Enforcement. Interns will also learn the crucial citizen‑focused mindset necessary for future careers in government.

This position is covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• Greet visitors and callers by answering or referring inquiries
• Operate the city telephone, email, and web‑based permitting program
• Keep a safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Permit application intake / customer payments
• Fulfill public requests in a timely manner
• Special projects (e.g., working out of the office, taking photos citywide)
• Assume other responsibilities and perform related duties as needed

• Completion of high school education
• Telephone skills
• Verbal communication
• Listening
• Professionalism
• Customer focus
• Organization
• Word & Excel experience

• Meet attendance requirements of the position
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and materials
• Tact and discretion when dealing with public and city officials
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people and to be flexible in accepting a variety of job assignments
• Ability to process work with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to effectively communicate

The City of Athens, OH is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.