Summer Intern I - Workday Data

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Department:

Finance Administration

Employee Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Part time

Salary Range:

$16 Hourly

Job Posting Period:

March 06, 2026 - April 04, 2026 12:00 A.M.

Job Description:

Overview

To perform general office work in designated department or area of assignment.

The purpose of this internship is to focus on developing foundational data analysis skills, gaining exposure to business processes, learning how to gather and interpret information, and assisting with document development regarding management user experience of Workday and functional area configuration. Workday is the City’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) which brings together the Human Resource and Financial Administrative functions. This system went live in Spring of 2023. At three years, we’ve reached a stable point and need continue to build out system usage information for managers and functional areas. An additional project for this intern is to assist in the knowledge transfer for the Manager, Accounting and Payroll.

Essential Functions

• Create inventory list of functionalities within functional areas.

• Create manager user guides identifying tasks they have access to and resources available for Workday.

• Develop knowledge transfer documentation for Manager, Accounting and Payroll.

• Review training materials and edit as needed (based on review with Workday Data manager).

• Complete assigned Workday learning courses.

• Participates in departmental planning sessions for both day-to-day and special projects.

• Works independently, as assigned, under the general or specific guidelines as to Department policy and practice.

• Assists in cost analysis, efficiency evaluation, productivity studies, market surveys, and other statistical studies relative to assignment(s).

• The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that would be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and experience equivalent to a junior or senior in high school or attending vocational school.

Job Based Competencies

• Technical Skills: high comfort with new computer programs (not phone apps); experience with Microsoft Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint; ability to communicate effectively in written and graphic form (data visualization).

• Soft Skills: Critical Thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, attention to detail.

• Business Acumen: understanding of key business concepts, understanding organization structure and inter-company relationships; understanding of government operations.

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

• Ability to plan, organize, and implement action with reference to assignments.

• Ability to communicate ideas, both verbally and in writing, with clarity and precision.

• Ability to maintain accurate and comprehensive records of activities.

• Ability to adapt to changing assignments and a varying workload which may be inherent in the orientation to any given science, discipline, or municipal operation.

• Ability to effectively participate in such work as may be required.

• Ability to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to perform the assigned position, in accordance with the standards set by both the Department Head and the educational institution.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, superiors, officials of the City, and the general public.

Responsibility

Responsible to the assigned Department Head, but may operate under the direction of any number of others in the department charged by the Department Head with the responsibility of assisting in training/educational activities. The Director, Human Resources is responsible to be knowledgeable about the requirements of the internship program that the department is involved in order to make sure that the City appropriately comply. Interns that are not paid by the department to which the intern is assigned will have an overall responsibility to the Director, Human Resources or designee. No Supervision Exercised.

Physical Requirements

This is sedentary work requiring limited physical effort. Position requires visual acuity for reviewing, checking, preparing, and maintaining written and computer files. Incumbent is required to have sufficient hearing to accurately perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Manual dexterity to operate standard office, date entry, and word processing equipment is required.

Public Contact

From limited to extensive contact with the public, depending on the assignment and/or the particular duties/orientation assigned at any given time.

Retirement Benefit

The City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021. To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com. Please note that if you are hired to work for the City of Sarasota as an FRS employer, you will be asked to complete a form to certify your FRS status, as there may be an impact to any FRS benefit you are already receiving.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Jake Brown our ADA Coordinator. Jake can be reached via email at Jake.Brown@sarasotafl.gov or via phone at 941-263-6299.

For questions pertaining to general employment or job application status, please call 941-263-6476, or email HR@sarasotafl.gov