College Intern – PDS – Planning & Development Services

Job Description

College Intern – PDS | Bernalillo County

The Tone:
This is an in-person internship at Bernalillo County, located in Albuquerque, NM. Bernalillo County is an organization dedicated to building a high quality of life for its residents, communities, and businesses. The County strongly focuses on work-life balance, flexibility, learning, and belonging, offering thoughtful rewards such as generous leave accruals, career development opportunities, remote & flex-work options (as appropriate), longevity pay, and an education assistance program. This College Intern role within Planning & Development Services is crucial for supporting the department’s daily operations and projects, allowing the intern to contribute meaningfully to county services while gaining invaluable professional experience and development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Albuquerque, NM
• Pay: $15–$20 hourly
• Team: Reports to experienced staff within Planning & Development Services.
• Mission: To provide essential administrative and project support to the Planning & Development Services department, ensuring smooth daily operations and contributing to departmental goals, thereby fostering the intern’s professional growth and practical skill development.
• Tech Stack: Telephone, Photocopy machine, Fax machine, Computer terminal, Computer printer, Computer keyboard, Calculator

What You’ll Actually Do
• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative and clerical support to assist with the department’s daily operations.
• Communication: Communicate professionally with staff, clients, and other internal or external contacts to support smooth and efficient workflows.
• Project Assistance: Assist with entry-level tasks and services aligned with the department’s goals and projects.
• Research & Reporting: Conduct basic research and help prepare summaries, reports, or recommendations based on findings.
• Special Projects: Contribute to the planning and execution of special projects that support skill development and hands-on learning.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. High School Diploma or GED, and current enrollment in an accredited college, university, or technical school.
• Experience: Submission of class schedule, transcripts, or other documents verifying current college, university, or technical school enrollment.
• Skills: General administrative and clerical aptitude, Professional written and verbal communication, Basic research and data compilation, Meticulous attention to confidentiality, Valid New Mexico driver’s license.