Student Intern - Office

Location: Carlsborg

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.