College Intern - Constituent and Support Services

Bernalillo County; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote & flex-work options

Career development opportunities

Education assistance

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a College Intern for Constituent and Support Services. The role involves providing administrative support, professional communication with staff and clients, and assisting with department projects. You will receive training and mentorship to support your professional growth.

The position requires enrollment in an accredited college or university, and a high school diploma or GED. Expect evidence reviews and potential flexible scheduling in a dynamic county office.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited college, university, or technical school.
• High School Diploma or GED documented with application materials.

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 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 helps prepare summaries, reports, or recommendations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Research ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer

Fax machine

Office equipment

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. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to 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.

The College Intern will perform a wide range of activities and projects of varying levels of professional complexity within area of specialty.

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

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• 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 is 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.