College Intern

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As a Retirement and Benefits Finance College Intern 1 you will:

• Support daily office operations by preparing, mailing, and distributing incoming and outgoing mail, and by maintaining organized electronic records such as payrolls, forms, and other documents.
• Assist with financial processing tasks by creating backup documentation and performing clerical duties, including scanning files, archiving documents, restocking supplies, processing incoming retirement and benefit forms, and conducting research for special projects.
• Learn core pension benefit concepts, including the State of Alaska retirement systems and key finance and payroll terminology, while using MS Excel, MS Word, Adobe Professional, and internal benefits systems.
• Gain exposure to retirement and benefits plans, including an introduction to accounting practices.
• Receive guided mentorship and a broad overview of the retirement and benefits field, designed for interns who take initiative in their learning.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

As a Retirement and Benefits Finance College Intern 1 you will:

• Support daily office operations by preparing, mailing, and distributing incoming and outgoing mail, and by maintaining organized electronic records such as payrolls, forms, and other documents.
• Assist with financial processing tasks by creating backup documentation and performing clerical duties, including scanning files, archiving documents, restocking supplies, processing incoming retirement and benefit forms, and conducting research for special projects.
• Learn core pension benefit concepts, including the State of Alaska retirement systems and key finance and payroll terminology, while using MS Excel, MS Word, Adobe Professional, and internal benefits systems.
• Gain exposure to retirement and benefits plans, including an introduction to accounting practices.
• Receive guided mentorship and a broad overview of the retirement and benefits field, designed for interns who take initiative in their learning.

The Division of Retirement and Benefits administers the State of Alaska and political subdivision retirement and benefits plans. The Division of Retirement and Benefits continues to support the needs of retirees while providing customer services to active members. We achieve organizational excellence by focusing on the customer to deliver exceptional services using effective and efficient processes. The mission of the Finance section/Accounting unit is to provide timely and accurate financial reporting for the plans administered by the division.

The Finance Section of the Division of Retirement and Benefits offers a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow professionally and build skills that will benefit your future career. As an intern, you’ll gain valuable, real-world experience with retirement programs that impact State of Alaska employees, teachers, municipal workers, and others across the state. You’ll have access to meaningful development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and clear pathways for advancement within the Division.

Our leadership is committed to helping you strengthen your skill set and discover your potential. To participate fully in this experience, interns must reside within commuting distance of the City and Borough of Juneau.

This position is located at at 333 Willoughby Ave, on the 6th floor of the State Office Building in beautiful downtown Juneau. The office hours are typically between 7:30 and 4:00…