Intern - Fiscal Management and Project Support

Gulfshoresal; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Friendly workplace atmosphere

Job summary

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) invites applications for an Internship in the Transportation Department. The role focuses on grant-related administrative tasks, file organization, metadata entry, and documentation formation to support transportation projects.

Ideal candidates are college students in the Dallas–Fort Worth region, able to work at least 20 hours weekly while studying. NCTCOG emphasizes military-friendly values and cooperative, open communication within a

Qualifications

• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree-seeking program during employment.
• No work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Scan, upload, and organize electronic and physical files.
• Track and update department subscriptions, memberships, travel acknowledgements, and travel credits.
• Draft communications for supervisor review and assist with purchase order closeouts.
• Assist with project-related financial reporting and analysis.
• Process accounting transfers and corrections with supervisor guidance.
• Draft tables, charts, and process documentation for supervisor review.
• Assist with paid invoice maintenance.

Skills

Outlook

Word

Excel

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Teamwork / Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Pursuing degree in college/university

Job description

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States.

The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking an Intern to support grant-related administrative processes for transportation projects by organizing files, recording metadata, completing data entry, creating documentation, and assessing outstanding actions. This position seeks a detail-oriented and process-minded student who can understand process workflows, organize documentation, and research discrepancies.

Ideal candidates should attend school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and be able to work at least 20 hours per week while attending school.

NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired through a military service career.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Scanning, uploading, and organizing electronic and physical files
• Working with supervisor to track and update department subscriptions, memberships, travel acknowledgements, and travel credits
• Drafting for supervisor review, communication to staff regarding payable closeouts and assisting supervisor with purchase order closeouts
• Assisting supervisor with project-related financial reporting and analysis
• Working with supervisor to process accounting transfers and corrections
• Drafting for supervisor review, tables, charts, and process documentation
• Assisting supervisor with paid invoice maintenance

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Good communication, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills, with ability to listen to and follow instructions, coordinate with other team members, and present ideas
• Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing quality of work
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Required Education and Experience

• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree-seeking program during employment
• No work experience required

Starting Salary

Minimum of $17.10 per hour

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. Since 1974, NCTCOG has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area. The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise.

The agency offers generous benefits, a friendly atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision making, and challenging opportunities. The environment encourages both individual and team growth, responsibility, and innovation.