Job Summary

An internship is offered by Dallas College to afford individuals the opportunity to gain practical work experience/knowledge in a field of interest related to the degree being obtained. Individuals can shadow and receive training experiences from knowledgeable professionals.

This position is funded by external grant resources. Employment is contingent upon the availability of funding and program needs. Continued employment is not guaranteed and may be impacted if funding is reduced, modified, or discontinued

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow guidelines, procedures, policies and protocols. Must be able to work independently and/or in a team environment, in a professional manner, while achieving common goals.
• Ability to follow directions. Strong work ethic and attention to detail. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information as required.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals with diverse communities' representatives, internal/external to the organization to assess user needs, obtain information, and communicate in a clear and logical manner.
• Adaptable to change in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to multitask.
• Must have strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide entry-level industry-related work functions in a career and technical work environment.
• Must be able to provide effective customer service.
• Official/unofficial transcripts or an Advisory Report will be required.
• Part-time interns are eligible to work up to 19.5 hours per week depending on business needs.
• Work hours will be between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday as scheduled by the supervisor.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

Required Qualifications for Role

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required for effective communication with individuals of an increasingly diverse college community.
• No previous work experience required.

Other Preferred Qualifications for Role

• At least two (2) semesters at an institution of higher learning, preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the close mentorship of a professional staff member, the intern will undertake a range of ongoing activities and assigned projects.
• Projects vary in levels of professional complexity requiring knowledge and expertise gained through the current pursuit of a relevant higher education degree.
• Work as a member of a professional team under the guidance of more senior professional personnel.
• Directly interactions with colleagues and/or other stakeholders or constituents in the planning, implementation, and execution of assigned projects and tasks.
• Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, which includes arriving on time for designated work, notifying the supervisor of any deviations from the established schedule, and dressing to the standards of the organization and the work being performed.