What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Internship - Senior Services position at Pitkin County?
Interested students must be a junior or senior in a qualifying college or university. Please include a resume and cover letter detailing your career objectives, future academic plans, and the impact you hope to make in a Human Services role.
Shadow Pitkin County employees for the purpose of gaining industry experience.
Complete designated assignments as determined by the school curriculum.
Assist Pitkin County staff in assigned department or division with daily tasks as requested.
Participate in general office duties to include but not limited to data entry, scanning, filing and recording documents; conducting phone calls and interacting with the general public.
Participates in data collection via surveys and represents Pitkin County to the general public.
Maintains reliable attendance record.
Supports the relationship between Pitkin County government and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate school program with major course work in a field related to the assigned department.
Must be resident in Colorado for the duration of the internship.
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
Knowledge Of:
Safety policies, procedures, and practices for industry standards.
Customer service techniques
Basic knowledge of office record keeping procedures.
Skill In:
Organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines and accomplish tasks.
Microsoft Office Products and Google Suite to include word processing, presentations and spreadsheets.
Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Work is usually performed in a standard office environment and may include some assignments which can be completed remotely. Some internships may require outdoor field work which will require the ability to climb, hike, ride a bicycle or drive a vehicle.
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Salary : $22
