Smart Start Suffolk Administrative Assistant (Intern) Unpaid

The Suffolk County Smart Start Suffolk Initiative is seeking an intern to assist with the day to day functions within the department.

Students: Prior to accepting a hiring offer for this - or any - unpaid internship, contact your college or university's internship coordinator or academic advisor to determine if this internship satisfies the curricular requirements of your program, so that you may earn academic credit in lieu of pay. 

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE THAT IS……

●     A self-motivated and independent worker 

●     Prepared to apply strong organizational skills

●     Effective at managing time and prioritizing goals 

●     Capable of processing and disseminating extensive and detailed information

●     Comfortable receiving tasks from multiple team members

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

●     Assist with meeting preparation (document preparation, room setup, meet/greet, etc.)

●     Create social media posts in Canva

●     Assist with scheduling virtual and in person meetings and events 

●     Help staff and coordinate department events as needed

REQUIREMENTS:     

●     Excellent verbal and written communication skills

●     In-depth application of Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, etc.) and Zoom

●     Strong time and project management Skills (knowledge of Asana a plus)

●     Enrolled in college (Interests in Early Childhood Ed, Child Psychologist/Counselor, Public Health/Social Work preferred)

*Intern will work approximately 50% in the office and 50% remotely

*Must be available minimum 12 hours/week

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

-Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.

-We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.

-We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.