College Intern

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The College Intern performs a wide range of activities and projects of varying levels of professional complexity within their area of specialty. Employees at Bernalillo County team up to build a high quality of life for county residents, communities, and businesses. The County offers a strong focus on work-life balance, flexibility, learning, and belonging, along with generous leave accruals, career development opportunities, remote & flex-work options as appropriate, longevity pay, education assistance, health benefits, and a lucrative retirement plan.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Current enrollment in an accredited college, university, or technical school.
Class schedule, transcripts or other documents verifying enrollment must be submitted with application.
Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Provides general administrative and clerical support to assist with the department's daily operations.
Communicates professionally with staff, clients, and other internal or external contacts to support smooth and efficient workflows.
Assists with entry-level tasks and services aligned with the department’s goals and projects.
Receives training, guidance, and mentorship from experienced staff to support professional growth.
Conducts basic research and helps prepare summaries, reports, or recommendations based on findings.
Contributes to the planning and execution of special projects that support skill development and hands-on learning.
Collaborates with other departments and acts as a liaison as needed to support communication and coordination.
Maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive documents, information, or discussions.
Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.