Business Operations Intern

Full Job Description

Tacoma Power is hiring a Business Operations Intern to join Power Shared Services and support the Supervisory Advisory Team (SAT).

If you’re someone who loves organizing information, improving how teams collaborate, and building simple systems that make work easier, this internship will be a great fit.

This is a hands-on role with real ownership. You’ll help keep SAT’s tools and workflows running smoothly, strengthen how the team tracks and communicates work, and make improvements that people will actually use.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and improve the SAT SharePoint site by helping design, organize, maintain, and update content so it stays clean, current, and easy to navigate.
• Support SAT’s day-to-day business operations by helping schedule meetings, assisting with note taking, and learning team processes to support symposiums, quarterly workshops, and other SAT priorities.
• Help level-up how the team manages work by supporting process improvements like task delegation, basic process automation, and project management workflows using tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and OneNote.

What Makes This Internship Different

• You’ll gain practical experience with the tools teams use every day (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, OneNote) and learn what good internal operations actually look like.
• You won’t just observe. You’ll contribute to deliverables that improve how a key team operates.
• Your work will directly support a team that helps keep Tacoma Power’s operations organized, connected, and moving forward.
• This position is temporary up to 40 hours per week. The term of this position is expected to coincide with the typical summer break for college students.

Requirements

Minimum Education*
High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience*
1 year of post-high school training

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Depending on assignment, some positions may require a valid Washington State Driver's License

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Additional Information

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.



Tacoma Power
Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.

Apply
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
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If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400.