Intern - Superintendent's Office

Gecs Inc; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Genesee Intermediate School District in Flint, MI, seeks an intern to work across multiple programs and provide essential support in education administration, business services, technology, or communications. You will gain hands-on experience while assisting with administrative tasks, event coordination, inventory control, basic IT support, payroll components, and flyer creation.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and current college enrollment (or acceptance letter); no prior

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in college or have a letter of acceptance.
• Willingness to learn district operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support including filing, correspondence, and report preparation.
• Assist in coordinating district events and materials, room setup, and onsite support.
• Maintain inventory and stock office supplies; support customer inquiries.
• Assist in technology services including basic hardware/software troubleshooting and device distribution.
• Support business functions including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and grant monitoring.
• Support communications by creating flyers and maintaining digital content.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Professionalism

Reliability

Judgment

Win-Win leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in college or letter of acceptance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary:

The intern is responsible for working across multiple programs to assist the Genesee Intermediate School District in various professional areas. This role provides essential support while allowing the intern to gain experience in education administration, business services, technology, or communications.

Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to):

Department Administrative Support

• Provides general administrative support: filing, organizing, and composing of electronic correspondence.
• Develops and maintains computerized reports, spreadsheets using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Assists in the coordination of district events, including the preparation of materials, room setup and onsite support during events.
• Maintains inventory, orders, and stocks general office supplies.
• Provides exceptional customer support for internal and external customers.

Technology Services

• Assists in the basic troubleshooting of hardware and software for district staff.
• Provides support for the setup and maintenance of classroom and office technology.
• Assists in the inventory and distribution of district-owned devices.
• Supports the development of computerized reports and digital presentations.
• Helps maintain and update digital content or databases as assigned.

Business & Accounting

• Assists staff in various accounting procedures and provides business management assistance to local districts as needed.
• May assist with payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and grant monitoring.

Communications & Development

• Handles customer interactions professionally.
• Creates and develops flyers in accordance with the district’s Style and Procedures Guide.

Other Duties:

Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Should be a currently enrolled college student or have a letter of acceptance to a post-secondary institution.

Experience:

No prior professional experience required; however, a desire to learn district operations and a positive attitude are essential.

Skills/Other:

Technical Skills:

• Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic proficiency in business math, spelling, and typing.
• Ability to learn and work within integrated computer systems or specialized databases.

Core Competencies

• Communication: Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Organization: Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and produce accurate work.
• Professionalism: Maintain a poised image and exercise discretion with confidential information.
• Reliability: Punctuality and good attendance are strict requirements.
• Judgment: Ability to follow board policies and exercise good judgment in a professional environment.
• Consistently models Win-Win leadership.

Physical & Special Requirements

• Demonstrated mental and physical stamina to meet essential duties.
• Ability to travel to and from district facilities and vendor locations as needed.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule within the 28-hour weekly limit.

Special Job Considerations:

Certification: Not Required

Type of Certification:

Bargaining Unit: None

Salary Schedule: Intern Salary Schedule

Immediate Supervisor: Department Director or Program Administrator in the assigned area.

Supervision: None