Veteran Intern (Secretary) - Office of Organizational Development

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

This is a contracted appointment that may last up to two years. Paid internships are offered throughout the State of Michigan. The position provides administrative and secretarial support to two managers in the Organizational Development Section and the Workforce Programs Recruitment Section of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).

The role supports office activities, meeting coordination, records and correspondence, and recruitment and organizational development events. It also provides onboarding and orientation support for the Office of Organizational Development (OOD) and serves as backup for Earle Center coverage. The position uses standard office equipment, including conferencing and streaming tools and printers. Additional administrative support and other duties may be assigned as needed.

The Veteran Internship Program is intended to support honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces as they transition into civilian employment. The program is funded by the Federal Highway Administration, and MDOT partners with nationwide service-related organizations to fill positions.

Requirements

• Must be an honorably discharged veteran.
• Must attach a copy of the DD-214 to the application; the document is required to serve in the internship program.

Nice To Haves

• Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Two years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year equivalent to 6-level administrative support experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate office activities and schedule meetings.
• Prepare and maintain records, reports, and correspondence related to management responsibilities.
• Enter, retrieve, update, and delete information in electronic files.
• Take meeting minutes.
• Stay informed about office operations to effectively support and advise management.
• Order office supplies.
• Assist with recruitment and organizational development events, conferences, and career fairs.
• Provide OOD onboarding and orientation support.
• Serve as backup for Earle Center coverage.
• Operate standard office equipment, including conferencing and streaming tools and printers.
• Provide additional administrative support and perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED