Intern – Fiscal Management and Project Support

North Central Texas Council of Governments; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 19,434 - 27,679; Part time

Job summary

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) offers an internship in Fiscal Management and Project Support. The intern will assist with grant-related administrative processes, organize files, perform data entry, and help prepare financial documents for project reporting.

Ideal candidates areU student in the Dallas–Fort Worth region, able to commit at least 20 hours per week while attending school, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree-seeking program during employment.
• No prior work experience required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Scan, upload, and organize electronic and physical files.
• Track subscriptions, memberships, travel acknowledgments, and travel credits.
• Draft documents for supervisor review and assist with closeouts and financial reporting.
• Process accounting transfers and corrections with supervisor.
• Prepare tables, charts, and process documentation.
• Support paid invoice maintenance.

Skills

Outlook

Word

Excel

Communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork/Independent

Education

Enrolled in accredited college/university (degree-seeking)

Job description

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Job Title

Intern – Fiscal Management and Project Support

Job Type

Temporary

Category

Internships

Location

NCTCOG - ARLINGTON, TX 76005 US (Primary)

Travel

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. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at www.nctcog.org/Careers. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing career objectives, as well as a current resume.

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

Minimum of $17.10 per hour

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.