Position Title:

Apprentice - Finance

Job Description:

Salt Lake City is excited to find an Apprentice to join our Finance team. In this role, you’ll be involved in researching, drafting, and updating policies, ordinances, and regulations aligned with the city's goals to enhance municipal operations and services.

Salt Lake City seeks motivated, enthusiastic Apprentices to join our team. As an Apprentice, you will engage in hands-on training, attend classes and workshops, follow health and safety guidelines, and complete assigned tasks and evaluations. Ideal candidates are organized, flexible, and ready to contribute wherever needed. Success in this role requires effective time management and a willingness to collaborate with the existing team. Exceptional Apprentices embrace learning, respond well to constructive feedback, build strong relationships with colleagues, and support public initiatives.

APPRENTICE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop specialized skills under the guidance of experienced mentors.

• Actively attend workshops and take part in various learning opportunities.

• Provide support within your assigned department while learning about other city functions.

• Follow health and safety protocols.

• Complete all required tests, presentations, and evaluations.

• Receive feedback positively and seek continuous improvement.

• Maintain organized notes of training and new skills.

• Build professional relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and the community.

• Research, draft, and refine policies and procedures to meet local governance standards.

• Conduct thorough research on legal frameworks, best practices, and community needs to support policy development.

• Ensure all policies align with local and state regulations.

• Draft clear, well-organized policy documents that are easy to understand.

APPRENTICE REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong time management, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.

• Problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.

• A growth-oriented mindset and passion for learning.

• Excellent research and analytical skills.

• A valid driver's license may be required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Part-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

Starting at $18.00 / hour

DEPARTMENT

Finance

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Scheduled Hours:

20

Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov .

BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• Wellness clinic for employees and their families

Paid Time Off

• 12 vacation days to start

• 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday

• Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually

• 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents

• Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction

VETERAN EMPLOYER:

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.

ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP

Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.

We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.