INTERNSHIP

Morrison County•Little Falls, MN

20h•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Morrison County creates internships on a need basis. As interest arises, experiences are created. Funding is not always available and depending on the field of study, when and hours required an accommodation is not guaranteed. Please complete the following application so it can be determined if an internship can be accommodated. Nature of Work: Morrison County supports internship programs (paid or unpaid) that provide growth and learning opportunities to students in high school, college, and trade schools. Student interns are involved in education or training programs designed to provide students with professional experience in the furtherance of their education and training, and are academically oriented for their benefit. This requires structured assignments coupled with appropriate supervision, evaluation, and feedback. Internships assist students in reaching their educational goals by giving them the opportunity to augment classroom instruction with exposure to a real-world employment setting. This internship will offer public sector experiences related to the area of study. The intern will develop and must maintain good rapport with the public, employees, county departments and vendors and applicable organizations. It will also develop an overall understanding of county government and its operations. All new employees must attend orientation, including review of payroll paperwork, safety, county policies, and any other information pertinent to the internship

Requirements

Must meet a minimum of one of the four following qualifications: The student is currently enrolled as a student as defined by the school, organization, or institution.
The student must provide proof of enrollment upon hire.
Proof of continued enrollment must be provided each quarter or semester during the regular school year.
The student has been accepted into an educational institution that meets the above requirement when between institutions (e.g., from high school to college) or
The student is not currently enrolled but is qualified to work during the summer break. The student must provide proof of continued future enrollment (e.g., full-time enrollment in the fall will qualify).
The student may be a recent graduate of a post-secondary institution and begin the internship within 2 weeks of their graduation date.
Ability to pass all required background(s) and testing(s).
Strong interpersonal skills.
Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Highly self-motivated and directed.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.