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WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL INTERN

Summary

Description:

Washoe County School District is committed to creating an education system where all students achieve academic success, develop personal and civic responsibility, and achieve college and career readiness for the 21st century. We are looking for highly motivated interns to support Washoe County School District in day-to-day professional administrative tasks and activities. If you are ready to kick-start your career and build real-world experience, this internship is for you.

Under general direction, receives training for highly responsible, complex and diversified clerical, administrative, and technical support functions. Practical experience in course of study, shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with seasoned professionals. Compensation available.

Incumbent performs related work as required.

This is a special classification for students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Washoe County School District Business, Human Resources, and Information Technology operations and functions.

• Understands the overall concept of Washoe County School District, the mission, strategic plan, and assigned department goals.
• Complete a variety of assignments related to a particular function, applying principles and practices of a professional course of study, to assist with the operations and functions of an assigned area of Washoe County School District.
• Compile data and analyze findings relating to an assigned project.
• Operate a variety of office equipment and technical tools related to job assignments.
• Communicate with members of the general public, officials from other agencies and community groups to gather information necessary to complete assignments and projects.
• Incumbents may also function as a subject matter expert, providing sensitive and detailed program information to district employees and officials, the general public, and/or public jurisdictions as a significant part of the job.
• Applies a thorough and detailed knowledge of the appropriate laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the department or program; gives information regarding the special and/or technical program to district personnel, service providers, vendors and/or the general public.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Willing to learn and receive hands-on experience.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Willing to commit 19 hours per week to be physically present at the facility.

Education/Experience
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Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and skills would be:

• Enrollment in an accredited college or university in pursuit of a bachelor's degree is required. Coursework, prior or current, must include a minimum of 3 units pertinent to the operations of the hiring department with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

• Enrollment in a recognized master's degree program. Coursework, prior or current, must include a minimum of 3 units pertinent to the operations of the hiring department.

Knowledge
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Principles, methods and problems of organization and management with particular reference to government functions and operations. Principles and techniques of data collection and summary reporting.

Skills
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Working independently; critical reasoning/thinking, understanding, interpreting, and applying laws, rules as they relate to specialty area(s); operate a personal computer and a variety of software packages, proficient in Microsoft Office, gathering and analyzing data; preparing clear, concise narrative and statistical reports, records, and correspondence; performing complex clerical and technical work; typing with speed and accuracy; evaluating situations accurately and taking effective courses of action;

exercising tact, judgment and strategy with a variety of people and a variety of situations; reading and writing English at a level required for successful job performance;…