Veteran Intern; General Office Assistant) Office of Organizational Development
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Administrative/Clerical
This is a contracted appointment that may last up to two years in duration. Paid internships occur throughout the State of Michigan.
Assist with acknowledgment programs and with registering participants in the Technical Training Program. Provide support to the Horatio S. Earle Learning Center (HSELC) by answering telephones, sending and receiving emails and faxes, and assisting walk‑in customers and guests with conference room reservations. Reserve, maintain, and offer customer assistance for audio‑visual (AV) equipment in each conference room, as well as computers in the training labs.
Monitor conference room schedules, assist with the movement of wall panels, and open and close the center as needed. Provide general administrative support and perform other duties as assigned. Employee works out of the official workstation at the Horatio S. Earle Center, with the understanding when operational needs require they may work out of out of the Van Wagoner Building.
Veteran employment opportunities with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) are made possible through funding provided by the Federal Highway Administration. This program is intended to meet the employment needs of honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces as they transition into the civilian workforce. MDOT is partnering with nationwide service‑related organizations to fill needed positions for our veterans.
If you would like more information about the Michigan Department of Transportation's Veteran Internship Program, please visit: MDOT Veteran Internship Program.
Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
Preferred Experience:No specific type or amount of experience is required.
To be considered for this position you must:- Be an honorably discharged veteran.
- As part of the application process, please attach a copy of your DD-214 to your application. This document will be required in order to serve in the internship program.
- Attach a detailed resume and cover letter.
MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre‑employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact the Veteran Internship Coordinator at Durnell M1
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