Workforce Scholars 2026-2027

Dallas College•Richland, WA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Dallas College offers this internship to provide individuals the opportunity to gain practical work experience and knowledge in a field related to the degree they are pursuing. Interns shadow knowledgeable professionals and receive training. With close mentorship from a professional staff member, they take on ongoing activities and assigned projects of varying complexity, applying knowledge gained through their current higher education studies. As part of a professional team and under the guidance of more senior personnel, interns interact with colleagues and other stakeholders while helping plan, implement, and carry out assigned projects and tasks. This is a part-time internship of up to 19.5 hours per week, depending on business needs. Scheduled hours are between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role is on-site. Some positions may be subject to a criminal background check, and some may require fingerprinting. The position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college program pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field.
Official transcripts are required.
No work experience is required.
Ability to follow guidelines, procedures, policies, protocols, and directions.
Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment in a professional manner while achieving common goals.
Professionalism, including punctuality, notifying the supervisor of schedule deviations, and dressing appropriately for the organization and work performed.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality as required.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships, assess user needs, obtain information, and communicate clearly and logically.
Adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to multitask.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to provide effective customer service.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including occasional lifting and carrying of materials weighing up to 30 pounds, with reasonable accommodations available.

Responsibilities

Shadow multiple office personnel and train in a variety of tasks.
Attend company functions and networking events.
Follow the organization’s reporting structure and its policies and procedures.
Answer phone inquiries, direct calls, and/or provide basic district information as needed.
Perform clerical duties, maintain files, organize documents, and photocopy or fax materials as needed.
Assist with research and gathering documentation, and help prepare information and research materials; create and maintain PowerPoint presentations as needed.
Manage databases and input information, data, and records as needed.
Communicate to the supervisor any issues that may affect assigned responsibilities or the success of the experience.
Accept and apply critiques and suggestions to improve productivity and efficiency.
Complete and submit timesheets within the designated timeframe.
Interact with diverse internal and external stakeholders and constituents using excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.