Job Description

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

CITY OF BALTIMORE, OFFICE OF PERFORMANCE AND INNOVATION

Special Assistant Intern (to Chief Data Officer)

Salary Range: $20.00 - $35.00 (Hourly)

Temporary Position - No Benefits

The Special Assistant Intern will directly support the Chief Data Officer and the data analytics team within the Mayor's Office of Performance and Innovation (OPI). This role provides hands-on experience in how a City executive office operates, including exposure to data-driven decision-making, meeting coordination, and internal operations. The intern will assist with scheduling, meeting preparation, communications, and special projects that help the Chief Data Officer and team stay organized, prepared, and effective.

• Assist with scheduling meetings and maintaining calendar coordination.
• Help prepare meeting materials, including agendas, briefing notes, and supporting documents.
• Take notes during meetings and help track action items and follow-ups.
• Support organization of files, documents, and shared resources (e.g., SharePoint, Google Drive).
• Assist with preparing slides, summaries, or one-pagers for internal or external meetings.
• Help coordinate logistics for meetings and events (virtual links, rooms, materials).
• Conduct light research or background preparation for meetings and projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in government, data, or public service.
• Ability to manage multiple small tasks and follow through reliably.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle information with professionalism and discretion.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.

The City of Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity Employer