Student Intern - Temporary

Job Description:

Student Intern - Temporary

Description

Definition and Class Characteristics

The County Executive Office of the County of Nevada, California, is seeking a temporary paid intern.

Definition and Class Characteristics

Under general direction, learn to perform increasing levels of service, administrative, and/or professional work in an assigned area by assisting in varied semi- or skilled labor projects or administrative or para-professional assignments. Perform routine service work, research, analysis and report writing or routine technical and professional work in a learning mode. This is a temporary classification which is at will. Incumbent retains no rights to regular status.

Examples of Duties In an office environment:

• Assist in a variety of administrative tasks within various County departments
• Provide research assistance
• Collect and analyze data prepare correspondence and reports
• Perform routine work pertinent to the subject area to which assigned

In a service environment:

Important:

• May interview and consult with officials, employees, agency clients and other interested individuals or groups
• Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills Required

Knowledge of :

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; arithmetic and basic mathematical calculations
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Basic principles and practices used in the work of subject area to which assigned

Skill in :

• On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; know and understand the job and observe safety rules.
• Learn a variety of administrative and professional tasks
• Work with various community groups and age groups in a tactful and effective manner
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment and use standard office equipment; vision to read handwritten and printed material and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone; ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds such as files, books or boxes of paper for distances up to 50 feet. Some accommodation may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Other Requirements

Assignment to this class is for temporary assignments and is designed to offer the student a practical learning experience. No full-time, permanent appointments will be made in this class.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value individual contributions at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Education and Experience Required

Current enrollment in or recent graduation from either high school OR active pursuit of post-secondary education at an accredited institution.



Closing Date/Time: 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$18.05 Hourly