College Intern - Constituent and Support Services

Bernalillo County; Broadway (NC); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Education assistance program

Remote & flex-work options

Career development opportunities

Longevity pay

Job summary

Bernalillo County seeks a College Intern for the Constituent and Support Services department. The intern will provide administrative support, communicate with staff and clients, and assist with department projects while receiving mentorship from experienced staff.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, basic research, and contributing to key projects that support skill development during enrollment in a college program. Flexible hours may apply and the internship is community-focused.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and current enrollment in an accredited college, university, or technical school.
• Class schedule, transcripts or other documents verifying enrollment must be submitted with application.
• Successful completion of a post-offer medical examination and background investigation.
• Completion of FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
• Possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license.
• May be required to work flexible hours (weekends and nights).

Responsibilities

• Provides general administrative and clerical support to assist with the department's daily operations.
• Communicates professionally with staff, clients, and other internal or external contacts to support smooth and efficient workflows.
• Assists with entry-level tasks and services aligned with the department’s goals and projects.
• Receives training, guidance, and mentorship from experienced staff to support professional growth.
• Conducts basic research and help prepare summaries, reports, or recommendations based on findings.
• Contributes to the planning and execution of special projects that support skill development and hands-on learning.
• Collaborates with other departments and act as a liaison as needed to support communication and coordination.
• Maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive documents, information, or discussions.
• Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

Education

High School Diploma or GED, and current enrollment in an accredited college, university, or technical school

Job description

Job Posting Title: College Intern - Constituent and Support Services Department: Constituent and Support Services Location: 2400 BROADWAY SE Pay Range: $15.55 - $20.01 Close Date: October 13, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits.

• generous leave accruals
• career development opportunities
• remote & flex-work options as appropriate
• longevity pay
• education assistance program
• health benefits
• lucrative retirement
• and so much more

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides general administrative and clerical support to assist with the department's daily operations.
• Communicates professionally with staff, clients, and other internal or external contacts to support smooth and efficient workflows.
• Assists with entry-level tasks and services aligned with the department’s goals and projects.
• Receives training, guidance, and mentorship from experienced staff to support professional growth.
• Conducts basic research and help prepare summaries, reports, or recommendations based on findings.
• Contributes to the planning and execution of special projects that support skill development and hands-on learning.
• Collaborates with other departments and act as a liaison as needed to support communication and coordination.
• Maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive documents, information, or discussions.
• Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED, and current enrollment in an accredited college, university, or technical school.
• Class schedule, transcripts or other documents verifying enrollment must be submitted with application

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of a post-offer medical examination and background investigation.
• Compliance with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Completion of FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
• Possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license.
• May be required to work flexible hours (weekends and nights).

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All essential duties are performed indoors.
• Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tile.
• Working surface is typically dry.
• Successful program completion overseen by Intern Coordinator.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties include telephone, photocopy machine, fax machine, computer terminal, computer printer, computer keyboard, and calculator.
• Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.
• For Open Space Department Intern, equipment typically used in the performance of duties can include but are not limited to shovels, hoes, rakes, pitchforks, pruning shears, and assorted hand tools used in the care and maintenance of growing spaces. Gloves, boots, and eye protection are utilized in performance of essential duties.