Student Intern - Office

The purpose of this internship is to provide on the job training and exposure to a public utility while supporting departmental projects that enhance service reliability, efficiency, and customer experience. The intern will gain practical skills, contribute to meaningful work, and develop a foundational understanding of how the utility serves the community through accomplishment of the District's mission and goals.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide general office support including filing, data entry, copying, scanning, and document organization.
• Assist in preparing correspondence, forms, and reports.
• Answer phones, greet visitors or third parties, and direct inquiries to the appropriate staff.
• Maintain and updated records, databases and spreadsheets with accurate and timely information.
• Support staff with interoffice and external mail distribution, and maintaining office supplies.
• Help with organizing department files, both physical and electronic.
• Assist with special projects and administrative tasks as assigned.
• Participate in process improvement efforts across departments, including Finance, Human Resources, Records, or others as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive or protected information.
• Follow all District policies, procedures, and safety standards.

JOB STANDARDS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to receive and carry out work instructions.
• Ability to understand written and/or verbal instructions. 
• Ability to perform repetitive work.
• High level of cooperation within the work group and with other departments required.
• Must have math, reading and writing skills as related to job functions.
• Must become knowledgeable of District record-keeping methods and procedures such as time sheets, etc.
• Must have the ability to work without close supervision and to make decisions compatible with prior instructions.
• Must develop a working knowledge of safe work practices, accident prevention procedures, tools and equipment as related to job functions.
• Must have the ability to remain calm under pressure and to be courteous at all times.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, good work ethic, promptness in work arrival and in accomplishing all tasks. 

Education, Experience and Training:

• Recent high school graduate or equivalent.
• Enrolled in a trade or post-secondary education program and plan to attend school following the work period.
• Experience in the operation of District (or similar) vehicles and equipment preferred. 

Other Requirements:

• Must pass a District physical examination and be able to perform essential job functions.
• Must wear and utilize personal protective equipment as required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Indoor work may consist of extended periods of sitting or extended periods of standing on a concrete floor.
• Work is generally performed in an office setting with extended periods of sitting. 
• The job functions require working with persons who exhibit many types of personalities and behaviors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Individual may lift and carry objects weighing as much as 50 pounds; work from ladders.
• The work requires the ability to operate equipment and vehicles. 
• The work requires the ability to answer questions and communicate with coworkers, customers, and others in person on cellular phones and via email.