Intern - Recorder's Office

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* General knowledge of all phases of the Recorder's Office, with the ability to explain the operation to the public;

* Answer phone calls and assist customers with questions;

* Assist office staff with general clerical duties, filing, and records management. Learn office procedures and contribute to office update initiative.

* Help prepare communications, including newsletters and promotional materials. Interns may attend public appearances.

* Shadow employees and assist with document recording, imaging, indexing, verifying public records, and information technology tasks.

* Instruct and assist customers in the use of services provided by the office of the Lucas County Recorder and retrieve documents upon request;

* Certifying copies of recorded documents requested;

* Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE

Computer operations (e.g., Microsoft Office, Group Wise, and other related software); CSE Typing and word processing, 60 words per minute.

SKILLS

* Oral communications;

* Organization;

Customer service;

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers;

* Performing computer operations (e.g., Microsoft Office, Group Wise, Word Perfect, and other related

* software);

* Typing/Word processing, 60 words per minute;

* Calculate fractions, decimals and percentages;

* Work alone or as part of a group;

* Writing.

WORK CONDITIONS

* Work in an environment where interruptions occur;

* May be required to work overtime;

* May be required to lift books up to 25 lbs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

* Understanding the role of public record jurisdictions and the legal requirements for managing documents.

* Gaining familiarity with record types such as deeds, mortgages, liens, releases.

* Developing communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills applicable to administrative roles.

* Exposure to local government operations and community services, including how records management supports transparency and accountability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Current undergraduate or graduate student in Political Science, Education, Public Administration, or a related field with an interest in government, public service, community engagement, or policy development.