Part-Time Administrative Intern

City of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Free pool and recreation center access

Job summary

The City of Conroe is seeking an advanced intern to provide administrative support to the Director of Community Development and other department members. The role requires maturity, strong office skills, and familiarity with City policies and procedures.

You will manage multiple tasks with interruptions and learn to project required resources quickly. Candidates should have a high school diploma or relevant experience, plus proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Strong computer and software skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with interruptions and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Director of Community Development.
• Assist department staff with administrative tasks and document handling.
• Learn and apply City of Conroe policies and department procedures.
• Handle multiple duties with interruptions while maintaining accuracy.

Skills

PC skills

Interpersonal skills

Office procedures

Education

High school diploma or two years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This is an advanced intern position responsible for administrative support to the Director of Community Development as well as other members of the department. The work requires maturity and extensive knowledge of office procedures and equipment, current software programs, and City of Conroe and department policies and procedures. This position must be able to perform multiple tasks with numerous interruptions. Flexibility and the ability to quickly learn and project needed resources are required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or two years of related experience with a municipality or public entity. P reference for post-secondary vocational office/business training or coursework in public or business administration, computer systems, information management or related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in the use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications and systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, familiarity with post award grant management, bookkeeping and related practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, crouching, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, talking, and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers an employee assistance program and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities for all employees. Starting salary for this position is $17.42 hourly.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.