STUDENT - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries invites you to join its LDWF Student Employment program. You must be enrolled full-time at an accredited institution and you may work up to 20 hours per week while gaining hands-on experience in state government operations.

This role supports the Office of the Secretary and offers exposure to administrative workflows in a professional environment. Students from any qualifying program are encouraged to apply; verification of enrollment will be

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Must be enrolled full time in an accredited institution.
• Excellent communication, integrity and dependability are essential.

Skills

Detail oriented

Willingness to learn

Independent work

Excellent communication skills

Integrity, punctuality, dependability

Positive attitude

Education

Currently enrolled full-time

Job description

About This Job

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is responsible for managing and protecting the state’s renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life. LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of the Secretary exists to provide leadership and support services, administrative direction, and accountability for departmental programs; administrative direction and leadership to ensure the success of subordinate programs; and department-wide coordination, communication, personnel and basic resources needed to accomplish the department’s mission.

STUDENT - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Required

The purpose of the LDWF Student Employment program is to employ students at the graduate and undergraduate levels, in fields of study that will be beneficial to LDWF while providing the student with challenging work experience. Students must be currently enrolled full time in an accredited educational institution at the undergraduate or graduate level and maintain enrollment at the University while employed at LDWF. Students can work up to 20 hours per week. Student workers are not required to pursue an education in a curriculum that is directly related to the office in which they will be working. In order to be considered for the student employment program, students must be:

• Detail oriented
• Willingness to learn new tasks and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently within departmental policies and guidelines
• Excellent communication skills
• Integrity, punctuality, and dependability
• Positive attitude

Verification of enrollment from the University will be required upon hire.

Students do not need to be registered during the summer sessions in order to be qualified for student status. However, if graduating in the spring semester, proof of enrollment for the fall semester must be received in order to continue employment under the student employment program.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE KEPT ACTIVE FOR 90 DAYS

Job Duties And Other Information

Wildlife & Fisheries is a state as a model employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.