Student Intern

Job Description

About the Role
This posting serves as an intern pool, not an active recruitment, providing supervised work experience and in-service training to current undergraduate or graduate students. Interns assist and participate in the day-to-day work performed by professional employees in various County departments, gaining practical experience in specific vocations. The Internship Team monitors this pool to select candidates for internships based upon their scope of interest, education, and alignment with department needs.

What You’ll Do
• Assist and participate in the day-to-day assigned work of professional employees.
• Assist and participate in special research, studies, surveys, and investigations; assist and participate in the compilation, tabulation, and analysis of information and data.
• Assist and participate in the preparation of briefs, reports, evaluations, specifications, and plans.
• Attend divisional and departmental staff meetings; prepare reports of suggestions and comments of observations regarding the various aspects of the department and program.
• Perform sub-professional assignments in support of professional staff.

You’re a Good Fit If You
• Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative Grade Point Average.
• Are currently enrolled in, or recently graduated (within one year) from, a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at an accredited college or university in a program relevant to the specific internship.
• Have knowledge of the goals and functions of the specific profession to which assigned.
• Can use computer hardware and software as needed to accurately perform duties.
• Are able to take direction and supervision.
• Can benefit and learn rapidly from on-the-job training.
• Can think logically and write clearly and concisely.
• Can compile data, perform arithmetical computations, analyze statistical data, and prepare reports.
• Are able to learn to operate and use specialized equipment.
• Can maintain cooperative relations with co-workers and the public.
• Are legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

Role Highlights & Compensation
• Receive supervised work experience and in-service training.
• Opportunity for Veterans Preference if qualified.
• Applicants meeting specific department requirements may be referred at any time to fulfill department requests.