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Human Services Intern at Maricopa Association of Governments

Maricopa Association of Governments · Phoenix, United States Of America · Onsite

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Date Posted:
10/15/2025

Location:
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Position Title: Human Services Intern
Post-date: October 15, 2025
Closes: The position is open until filled.
Status: Part or Full-Time
Salary: $23.00/hr
Location: Maricopa Association of Governments, downtown Phoenix, Arizona.

Note: The schedule for this position is flexible but it is anticipated that the intern will work a minimum of 15-20 hours per week.

About MAG
The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a group of local governments working together on issues that touch the lives of every resident. We are a regional planning agency that develops solutions in areas such as transportation, environmental and air quality, and human services.

MAG serves a thriving region of 5 million people. Our members include 27 cities and towns, three Native nations, and Maricopa and Pinal counties. Our planning area encompasses more than 10,000 square miles. MAG is the council of governments and the designated metropolitan planning organization for transportation planning for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.

Visit www.azmag.gov to learn more. MAG is a great place to work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collaborative environment where employee contributions make a real impact.

Your Team
The Community Initiatives Team facilitates regional coordination primarily in the areas of homelessness, housing, aging, and domestic violence. Additional projects and initiatives may be directed by the Community Initiatives Coordinating Committee and/or through grants. Regarding homelessness, MAG staffs the Maricopa Regional Continuum of Care as the Collaborative Applicant. MAG has staffed the Continuum of Care since 1999 and is responsible for drawing down more than $500 million in federal funds to support local homeless assistance programs. The team facilitates diverse groups of constituents to develop regional solutions on the basis of technical data analysis, community outreach, and complex policy considerations.

The Position
MAG is seeking a team-oriented intern to support the MAG planning efforts in homelessness and housing. This will include coordinating project logistics such as scheduling meetings, taking minutes, tracking progress, communicating needs, and ensuring compliance with deadlines. We offer a vibrant and dynamic work environment, filled with a variety of activities aimed at making a significant impact in the community. Main responsibilities include:

Supporting planning and coordination activities in addressing complex human services issues at the regional level with input from diverse stakeholders.

Working with elected and appointed officials to support regional coordination of human services-related issues such as homelessness and housing.
Analyzing data and policies regarding human services problems and service delivery to support the development of sound policy positions for consideration by committees.
Coordinating project logistics such as monitoring progress made, tracking deadlines and ensuring requirements are met, conducting research, and communicating needs of the project with stakeholders and staff.
Assisting the Community Initiatives Division staff with coordination tasks utilizing project management software and maintaining shared workspaces online.
Responding to requests from the public for assistance and providing appropriate referrals for human services as needed.
Providing meeting support such as scheduling, confirming quorum, creating agendas, writing minutes, ensuring presentations meet accessibility standards, and basic meeting technology.
Addressing requests from coworkers, committee members, MAG member agencies, and members of the public in need of assistance.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Skilled in:

General understanding of the needs of people experiencing homelessness, vulnerable populations, and human services
Excellent communication, time management, note taking, document organization, and writing skills.
Providing a high level of customer service and stakeholder engagement
Maintaining consistent attention to detail
Utilizing common business software applications

Ability to:

Adapt to performing a wide range of duties, frequently shifting tasks of varying nature or complexity
Analyze and think critically, draw conclusions, and report results accurately
Develop productive relationships and work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders
Manage multiple projects with competing timelines effectively

Technology Skills (Please list any technology skills required)
Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and webinar tools

Experience and Education (Please list in bullet format)

High school diploma (or GED equivalent)
Working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social or human services, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university
Preferred experience includes working in a non-profit or governmental organization

Knowledge and/or experience addressing homelessness and housing a plus

The Maricopa Association of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. During the selection process any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the Human Resources Division by calling (602) 452-5032.

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