Veteran Internship: Office Assistant & Data Support

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) offers a Veteran Internship Program through a contracted appointment that may last up to two years. Interns support phone routing, data retrieval, reporting, and general office tasks while maintaining professional interactions with customers and state staff.

Applicants must be honorably discharged veterans; include DD-214, resume, and cover letter. MDOT does not sponsor visas; pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
• No specific type or amount of experience is required.
• Be an honorably discharged veteran.
• Attach a detailed resume and cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Answers and routes multi-line telephone calls to appropriate personnel and takes accurate telephone messages.
• Maintains a professional manner when working with customers, legislators, executive office, and other departments.
• Retrieves and compiles data, prepares reports, and operates standard office equipment.
• Interprets and applies instructions and guidelines to resolve work issues and makes decisions to take appropriate actions.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) offers a Veteran Internship Program through a contracted appointment that may last up to two years. Interns support phone routing, data retrieval, reporting, and general office tasks while maintaining professional interactions with customers and state staff.

Applicants must be honorably discharged veterans; include DD-214, resume, and cover letter. MDOT does not sponsor visas; pre-employment checks apply.