JOB The Intern position provides students or recent graduates with hands-on experience in local government operations through meaningful project-based work, professional development opportunities, and exposure to public service careers. Interns will support departmental initiatives while developing practical workplace skills, communication abilities, and professional knowledge related to their field of study and career interests.
This position is designed to provide valuable learning opportunities while assisting departments with operational, administrative, technical, research, or customer service functions. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Assist department staff with daily operations and assigned projects
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Conduct research, gather data, and prepare reports or presentations
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Provide administrative support including filing, document preparation, scheduling, and data entry
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Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development activities
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Assist with customer service and communication efforts as appropriate
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Support special projects and departmental initiatives
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Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
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Follow County policies, procedures, and safety standards
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Perform other duties as assigned
DEPARTMENT-SPECIFICFUNCTIONS
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Assist with recruitment activities including job postings, application tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate communications
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Support onboarding and offboarding processes including document preparation, orientation coordination, and file maintenance
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Help maintain and audit employee records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and County retention policies
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Assist with benefits administration tasks such as enrollment support, carrier communications, and employee inquiries
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Support payroll functions by assisting with timesheet review, data entry, and reconciliation under staff supervision
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Assist with the administration of employee relations activities including documentation, meeting coordination, and follow-up tracking
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Help develop and update HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, and standard operating procedures
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Support compliance efforts related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), FMLA, ADA, and other employment regulations
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Assist with training and development initiatives including logistics coordination, material preparation, and attendance tracking
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Contribute to HR reporting and workforce analytics by compiling data and preparing summaries or dashboards
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Support performance management processes including tracking evaluation cycles and maintaining related documentation
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Participate in the evaluation and implementation of HR information systems (HRIS) and related technology tools
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Perform other HR-related duties as assigned by the department supervisor
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS.
Work is generally performed in an office or professional environment. Some positions may require standing, walking, lifting, or fieldwork depending on departmental assignment.
WORK SCHEDULE & ENVIRONMENT
Internship work environment and schedules may vary based on departmental needs and program structure. Flexible scheduling may be available to accommodate academic commitments.
