If you are a recent college graduate, we have an opportunity for you! Take the first step on your professional career path and join our team as an Agency Intern today!
About Us:
Allen County Job & Family Services offers internships that provide a hands-on training experience throughout the various departments of the Agency. Interns will work directly with our team to understand the various programs and daily operations of the Agency. They will have the opportunity to develop stronger organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Flexible)
Pay: $18.00-$19.00 per hour based on level of education
Expected Internship Duration: 8 weeks (may be renewed as appropriate) Regular/ Predictable attendance is necessary
This paid internship is a planned and structured work experience that provides youth various opportunities for career exploration and skill development. Individual must meet youth program eligibility requirements for this funded internship/learning opportunity; youth program ages are 18-24 years old. Applicants will be screened for youth program eligibility.
In this role you will have a chance to make a difference and impact the lives of families and individuals within the community. We are dedicated to assisting Allen County families and individuals achieve their highest level of stability and independence. Join us at Allen County Job and Family Services and make a change you can be proud of.
As an Agency intern within the Income Maintenance Department you will:
- Serves as an intern for public assistance program departments (food assistance, cash assistance, medical, etc.)
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Assist clients by providing information concerning Public Assistance programs
- Refer clients to appropriate office or unit
- Answer phones and return customer inquiry phone calls
- Connect callers with appropriate staff
- Process Agency mail for delivery to Post Office
- Assure appropriate postage
- Scan documents into the Agency document imaging system
- Complete routine paperwork, general clerical duties and other duties as assigned (e.g., light typing, data retrieval from PC, etc.)
- Copy, assemble and print Agency documents and information packets
The Agency Intern should possess the following skills, attributes, and qualifications:
- Currently in final year of post-secondary education, pursuing a degree in business, HR, marketing, or related field, OR a recent graduate
- Exceptional computer skills
- Strong administrative and document management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Enthusiasm and a capacity for hard work
To learn more about Allen County Job and Family Services, please visit our website atwww.acjfs.org
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To Apply: Email resume to Trent.Wise@jfs.ohio.gov
