Paid Administrative Intern - Front Desk & Ops Support

Txdot; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Health Premiums paid (some roles)

On-the-Job Training

Career Development Opportunities

Retirement Plans

Paid Leave and Holidays

Job summary

TxDOT is offering paid internship positions at the Odessa District Headquarters. This entry-level role provides hands-on administrative experience for high school and college students, with on-site work in Odessa, Texas. The program emphasizes learning, work-life balance, and potential future opportunities within the agency.

Pay is hourly and ranges with experience. Benefits include training, tuition assistance, and flexible schedules where available.

Qualifications

• Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college/university.
• Must be at least 16 years of age and currently enrolled in HS or higher education.
• Employees age 18+ with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs entry-level administrative support work for the department following specific instructions.
• Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and serves as receptionist.
• Disseminates information to the public and maintains files, records, and logs.
• Gathers pertinent data, performs preliminary research, and conducts quality checks of documents.

Skills

Communication

Data collection

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Education

High School/College student

Job description

TxDOT is offering paid internship positions at the Odessa District Headquarters. This entry-level role provides hands-on administrative experience for high school and college students, with on-site work in Odessa, Texas. The program emphasizes learning, work-life balance, and potential future opportunities within the agency.

Pay is hourly and ranges with experience. Benefits include training, tuition assistance, and flexible schedules where available.