Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Oakland, California: Library Intern

• Assist in updating web pages and/or designing new web pages.
• Assist in maintaining a complete collection of MTC Publications.
• Catalog historic and recent MTC publications into the online database.
• Miscellaneous Library duties, including reference work.
• Assist with serials control and other miscellaneous library duties.

Requirements:

• Masters of Library Information Studies, or June graduate.
• Familiarity with online catalog systems.
• Knowledge of HTML & web page design.
• Knowledge of standard cataloging practices.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Instructions To Applicants:

Applications may be downloaded from MTC's web site, http://www.mtc.ca.gov. you can also contact MTC at Job Hotline, (510) 464-7818 or email jobhotline@mtc.ca.gov. You must submit a completed application for each position that you are applying for. Candidates, interested in more than one position, may submit a copy of the completed application form and write in the title of each position. Applications not submitted on MTC forms will not be considered. Materials and questions should be addressed to: Internship Coordinator, Human Resources Office, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, 101 Eighth Street, Oakland, CA 94607. Completed applications must be received at MTC's office no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 13, 2005. (Faxed applications will not be accepted.)

Requirements:

Graduate and Undergraduate Students in Transportation Planning, Transportation Engineering, City and Regional Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Library Sciences, Journalism, Communications, or English, Urban Studies, Public Finance, or other related fields.

Internships are available to students enrolled at least halftime in an undergraduate or graduate-level curriculum. Individuals who have already graduated may be considered up to six months following graduation.

Students must submit verification of their legal right to work in the United States upon an offer of employment.

Salary:

Undergraduate students: $11.00 per hour
Graduate Students: $14.00 per hour

SELECTION PROCESS:

This announcement sets a cut-off date and time for receipt of applications. Applications received after the cut-off date will not be considered. Applications will be screened promptly; those qualified candidates whose applications and resumes show the best qualifications will be invited for an interview.

Interviews will be conducted by MTC staff who are acquainted with the requirements of the position. At the conclusion of the interviews, the interviewer(s) determines which candidates qualify. The Internship Coordinator may offer the position to the best-qualified candidate.

MTC IS AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is an affirmative action employer. MTC provides all employees and applicants with an equal opportunity in every aspect of the employment experience regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical handicap, medical condition, or marital status. This policy is implemented through an ongoing affirmative action program to ensure maximum opportunity to participate in the Commission's program.