Intern III - Seasonal

Trinity River Authority of Texas • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

This is an entry-level, temporary seasonal position intended for part-time employment lasting three to nine months. The intern assists with routine situations, projects, and assignments under detailed supervision and standard procedures, referring unusual situations to a supervisor or senior staff member. Potential for full-time employment is noted. Seasonal employees do not receive the vacation, sick leave, pension, hospitalization, life insurance, or other benefits provided to permanent employees.

For administrative assignments, the intern may support management communications, correspondence and reports, budget planning, document preparation, scheduling, meetings, record-keeping, and data entry. Duties may vary by position and department.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Two or more years of college courses in the area required by the position.
• Coursework in the area required by the position.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Basic knowledge in the area required by the position and knowledge of basic mathematical calculations.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with tools such as MS Planner.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare graphs, charts, and exhibits and understand spreadsheets, budgets, and prioritization tools may be required.
• Ability to evaluate situations and analyze problems to make decisions about corrective measures with some direction, and to follow standard operating procedures.
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience with data analysis or reporting tools such as Power BI or Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and detail-focused mindset.
• Ability to interpret contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with TRA management and assist with drafting correspondence and reports, including supporting materials, for review and approval.
• Participate in project team meetings and discussions about budget instructions and planning; assist with budget reviews, flow charts, and budget-process instructions as assigned.
• Perform basic word processing, proofreading, and distribution of reports and correspondence while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist with a manager’s calls, messages, and schedule, and provide reminders about commitments as assigned.
• Schedule meetings, reserve rooms, and attend meetings and record minutes as required.
• Perform other administrative support duties for the department as assigned.
• Assist with documentation, record-keeping, and recording work performed; enter data into the computerized maintenance management system.
• Follow standard procedures and detailed instructions, referring non-routine situations to a supervisor or more senior staff member.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree