Special Projects Assistant
Salt Lake City CorporationSalt Lake City, Utah, United States
Posted December 22, 2025
42000 - 62580 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Salt Lake City Corporation, governed by a full-time mayor and part-time city council, is Utah's capital city and premier public employer with over 3,500 employees. Salt Lake City is the economic and cultural hub of the State of Utah and the Intermountain West. Salt Lake City is home to approximately 200,000 residents, with 1.1 million people living in the greater metropolitan area. With one of the strongest economies in the nation, a family friendly atmosphere, access to outdoor recreation, and a cosmopolitan arts and cultural scene, Salt Lake City truly is a place where mind, body, and spirit can thrive.
Job Description
We are looking for a Special Projects Assistant to support our Youth and Family team. This position will conduct research and data collection and provide technical support to department leadership to advance administrative projects and initiatives for our Youth and Family team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration or a closely related field or four (4) years paid professional experience including any combination of research, statistical analysis, project and legislative review, policy development, and related activities.
- Knowledge of effective project management, statistical analysis, and research methods and principles.
- Ability to prepare and present project details using complex spreadsheet analysis, graphic presentations and technical reports to Division Managers, City Council, and general public.
Benefits
- Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
- Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Paid vacation and personal leave
- Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
- 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