DEI Academic Intern (Multiple Departments)

Hours Per Week Start: 20 hours per week

Start and End Date: Tentatively June 16 or June 23

HIRING RANGE: $17.00 per hour

Documents Required from Student Point of Contact: Name, Title, Phone and Email

Job Description:

We seek a motivated and enthusiastic high school student to join our community college summer internship program. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable work experience, develop essential skills, and explore potential career paths. As an intern, you will be exposed to various aspects of our institution and support our mission to provide high-quality education and services to our community.

Responsibilities/Learning Outcomes

• Develop insight into career fields of interest and potential opportunities.
• Work within various departments and programs throughout the college.
• Complete daily office and administrative tasks as assigned.
• Acquire experience and develop new skills to add to a resume.
• Build a network of career professionals to enhance college applications and other self-chosen post-graduation academic and career paths.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years old and a junior, senior, or will be a recent graduate from a Will County High School.
• Students will be required to have their own transportation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with common software applications.
• A willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• Enthusiasm for education and community engagement.

Duration

The internship begins as soon as the student(s) are on summer break and continues for a total of 6 weeks.

Every internship offered varies in length of internship, hours required each week, physical demand, and location.

Physical Demands

Normal office physical demands.

Duties are performed indoors in the usual office environment, along with other areas of campus.

This paid internship meets the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and complies with all state laws regarding interns.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter explaining their interest in the position and relevant skills. Applications will be reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:

• Satisfactory results of a background check
• Post-offer, pre-employment physical exam in circumstances where the nature of the work renders it appropriate or where Federal law or regulation requires Joliet Junior College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action college supporting diversity.

Full Time/Part Time: Part time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours: 20