About the role#
The Pima County Department of Finance & Risk Management is hiring an intern for our Grants Finance Division. This position offers hands-on experience with the full lifecycle of grant financial management. You will work in a team-oriented environment and gain exposure to County financial systems and processes.
What you'll do#
- Support grant financial activities across various County departments.
- Extract and analyze data using Excel and other financial tools.
- Assist with grant budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance support.
- Perform a variety of administrative, operational, or technical tasks as assigned by your supervisor.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a sophomore, junior, or senior, or recent graduation from an accredited college or university.
- A major in accounting, finance, business administration, business analytics, or a closely related field.
- Strong analytical skills and an interest in public sector finance and grant administration.
- Attention to detail.
- Familiarity with financial systems and Excel.
- Experience with grant budgeting, financial reporting, data analysis, or compliance support is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, in-office internship located in Tucson, Arizona.
- The role is paid and classified as unclassified service.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
About Pima County
Pima County is a government agency based in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1864, the organization provides services to over 1 million residents. Its operations span more than 50 departments including public health, infrastructure, parks, and libraries. The county employs over 4,000 people to manage regional needs across southern Arizona.
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