County Manager's Summer Student Academy for Workforce and Career Development for High School Student
Henrico County Public Schools
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Henrico, VA | United States
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Job Title
County Manager's Summer Student Academy for Workforce and Career Development for High School Students - Intern I
Location Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name County of Henrico - Various Departments
About Us Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, is offering internship opportunities for high school and college students to develop skills and experience relevant to their course of study. We are committed to creating challenging, meaningful, relevant work experiences for students. All internships will have specific learning goals identified by the student as being core to their academic and career development. The County will strive to ensure a balance between the intern's specific learning goals and the work that is required by the Department.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us as an intern, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.
General Statement of Duties Closing Date:
Monday, April 15, 2024. There are several positions available throughout several different County departments for County Manager's Summer Student Academy for Career and Workforce Development for a current high school students, or those who will graduate from high school in 2024. Henrico County Public School students are preferred.
Henrico County offers a variety of challenging hands-on internships performing a variety of responsible tasks relevant to the assigned department. To Learn more about the Internship Program click to view resources, video, and photo content. Internships may be available in many departments at various times throughout the year. For information on available internships check the job site frequently at . For more information on the operations and functions of each department click here: .
Essential Duties There are several positions available throughout several different County departments for County Manager's Summer Student Academy for Career and Workforce Development for a current high school student, or those who will graduate from high school in 2024. Henrico County Public School students are preferred.
Start Date : June 5, 2024.
End Date : by the start of the new school year. Note: Some departments may have the ability for the student to continue throughout the school year based on their budget, their needs, and student's performance, interest, and availability.
Internship Status : Paid, $15.00 per hour. Internships are limited to a maximum of 29 hours per week based on the work and student availability.
Work Schedule : It is expected that the student will have transportation to and from the work site and that they will create a work schedule with the supervisor for the summer.
Expectation : The student can expect to learn about the department and the operations for the specific section that they will be assigned as well as what it is like to work in a professional environment and as a part of a team. You will be surrounded by many professionals who can provide mentorship and help you learn about careers in your field of study or interest.
For consideration each applicant should upload the following items: - Current Resume that lists two references that includes their contact information.
- Cover letter that provides:
- The department of interest and why.
- The name of academic/career or technical program of enrollment and highlight any specific classes, class projects or experiences that will support the internship experience.
- Three learning goals for the internship.
Note:
If you are interested in more than one department or more than one opportunity within a department, you should upload a separate cover letter for each because this documentation will be going to different hiring managers specific to their opportunity. Summer Internships available are listed below with illustrative scope of duties and responsibilities for summer 2024 along with the total number of students being hired. 1. Circuit Court Clerk's Office (1): We will hire one student who may be assigned clerical work to include filing, shredding, data entry and other projects. This is a good opportunity for students to gain a behind the scenes view of the work involved in the legal process and court proceedings;
Work hours : Within M-F, 8 am- 4:30 pm.
Work Location : Henrico County Courts, 4309 E. Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228.
2. Division of Fire (1-2): We will hire 1-2 students who will work within our Training Division to support the continuing education program development, delivery, and support the work of our EMS Training Staff. Duties could also include helping to develop and review existing EMS policy and well as working on issues of the county's CARE, STAR and Addiction Task Force, and the students rotating between these activities as well as riding along in ambulances on EMS calls.
Certification Requirements :
Applicant is preferred to have VA EMT certification or must have successfully completed VA EMT course and be eligible for certification testing . Attire Requirements: Students will be provided with a shirt. Student will need to have BDU pants and steel toe boots/shoes.
Work Hours : M-F, generally two 10-hour days on the ambulance and then a half day 8:30 to 12:30 one day a week.
3. Division of Police (1-4): We will hire up to four students who will be assigned to the
Animal Protection Unit to provide daily care to for the animals and their habitat, respond to inquiries from staff and public, assist with monitoring, documenting, and addressing animal behavior and health conditions, could help our contracted Veterinarian with general care, and other duties as assigned. This position requires a student who is motivated to perform with little to no supervision. This opportunity is best suited for students who are in a Vet Science program or those who have worked with animals.
Work hours : flexible within Monday-Saturday between the hours of 10 am-4:30 pm.
Work Location : 10421 Woodman Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
4. Extension Office (1): We will hire one student who will be assigned to help staff create new content for educational presentations and outreach events, marketing, web design, and clerical duties. This is an opportunity for a student to learn about educational opportunities and programs offered to the community and what it takes to provide these services.
Work hours : M-F within 8 am-4:30 pm. Depending on the student's availability there could be hours outside this window to help at a program event.
Work Location : 8600 Dixon Powers Drive, Henrico VA 23228.
5. General Services (7): We will hire four students who will be assigned to work within :
Building and Grounds (5): - Maintenance Shop - West (3) and East (1): We seek students a total of 4 students of which three will be assigned to our West Maintenance shop, one assigned to our East Maintenance ship. We are seeking students who have studies in HVAC, plumbing, electrical to assist staff in the performance of routine maintenance at various facilities. Work Hours : within M-F between 8 am-4:30 pm. Work Location : This position will require travel across the County with co-worker(s), working at various county locations.
- Maintenance Shop - Jails (1): We seek a student who is 18 years old (by the start of the internship or within a week or two of the start ) who has studies in HVAC, plumbing, electrical to assist staff in the performance of routine maintenance within our jails.
Work Hours : within M-F, between 8 am - 4:30 pm. Work Location: 4301 E. Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228.
Central Automotive Maintenance (2): We will hire two students and seek students within Diesel or Automotive Programs to assist staff in the performance or routine maintenance for our fleet of vehicles. Students should have their own steel toe-shoes, uniform will be provided.
- West Shop (1): Work Hours : 7:00 am - Noon, M - F, Work Location: 10301 Woodman Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
- East Shop (1): Work Hours: 7:30 am. - 12:30 pm M - F, Work Location: 440 Dabbs House Road, Henrico, VA 23223
6. Information Technology (2): We will hire two students who will be assigned to our help desk. Duties could include helping County employees in troubleshooting computer issues, installing hardware or software, and implementing computer upgrades. This is an opportunity for a student to learn about providing good customer services and working in a professional IT environment.
Work hours : M-F within 8 am - 4:30 pm.
Work Location : 4301 E. Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228.
7. Mental Health and Developmental Services/MHDS (up to 3). The desired students should have knowledge of Microsoft Office products. The selected students will be assigned to work at either our
Woodman Road office and or
the East Center .
This opportunity will include some public contact when helping at the front desk. The student will be assigned to work on current projects established by agency programs. Students will work in rotation within the agency providing clerical assistance to include: Greeting callers and visitors; opening, sorting, and distributing mail, using a computer to input, retrieve, verify, and research information; create and/or update information in excel spreadsheets; maintain and review department supplies and inventory and request when needed; box and prepare reports and other documentation for storage; make copies and help prepare for board and other agency meetings/trainings; filing and assisting with record audits; assist with agency chart room with retrieving, purging, and filing records; other duties as assigned.
Work Hours : M - F, within 8 am - 5 pm.
Work Location :
Woodman Road Office - 10299 Woodman Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060, and/or
East Center : 3908 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, VA 23223.
8. Public Utilities (up to 6): We will hire students depending on the student's studies and interest they could be assigned to work on current projects at Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, engineering-related duties; working with mechanical equipment and instrumentation, data collection, quality assurance as well as working on special projects at either our Water Reclamation Facility or Solid Waste Division. The selected student for the Operations Division could work in our metering group or front office in our business group.
- Water Reclamation Facility (up to 2): Work hours : M-F, within 7 am-3:30 pm. Work Location : 9101 WRVA Road, Henrico, VA 23231. Other: Selected student should bring their own work boots, if the student does not have, they will be issued.
- Solid Waste Division (up to 3): Work hours : M-F, within 7 am-3:30 pm. Work Location : 10401 Woodman Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Other: Selected student should bring their own work boots, if the student does not have, they will be issued.
- Operations Division (1): Work hours: M-F, within 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Work Location : 10401 Woodman Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
9. Public Works (2): We will hire 2 students who would rotate through each of the Public Works Divisions Engineering, and Environmental Services for a variety of experience that includes transportation design, drainage design, construction, environmental engineering, traffic engineering and road maintenance.
The major emphasis area of this internship would focus on the transportation development and environmental services conducted by the Department of Public Works.
Work Location : Annex Building 4305 E. Parham Road, Henrico VA 23228; Attire: Business casual to allow for jeans depending on the current assignment. Safety equipment such as books, hard hats, safety vests, etc. will be provided as needed.
Work hours : within M-F, 8 am-4:30pm.
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All students should have: - Interest and studies in the selected internship
- Knowledge of general office equipment
- Basic computer proficiency
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Familiar with programs such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Good organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to perform independently and follow directions is essential.
Strong foundational knowledge in a field relevant to internship; excellent interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience of County employees and citizens integral to the internship; excellent organization and research skills with the ability to collect and organize facts/tasks effectively; excellent attention to details; excellent knowledge of and familiarity with computer systems with demonstrated proficiency in the use of a personal computer and common software products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point); ability to multitask and manage priorities; ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a part of a team; and ability to meet assigned deadlines. Internships are intended to complement the student's academic program so the intern must bring foundational knowledge as well as a strong interest in the assigned department's mission and operations and be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment. The intern will receive training relevant to the assigned responsibilities, clear direction regarding expectations and feedback concerning their performance. Interns will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of the operations of the assigned department as well as broad basic skills and industry knowledge. Internships may include extensive public contact. Internships may be an integral part of a team or may require the intern to work more independently. The intern will also learn how to work in a professional environment and have opportunities to network with department leaders and other professionals in the internship field.
Minimum Qualifications Education: HCPS preferred, high school student studying or with relevant skills, knowledge and abilities related to position needs; prefer a student who is a rising junior, junior or senior graduating in June 2022.
Experience: Relevant high school, advanced placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or specialty center classes (vocational or technical); relevant job experience; Completion of courses in relevant degree or vocational/technical program; relevant job or volunteer experience;
Or: Any equivalent combination education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the internship.
Additional Information For consideration each applicant should upload the following items:
- Current Resume
- Cover letter that provides:
- The department of interest and why.
- The name of academic/career or technical program of enrollment and highlight any specific classes, class projects or experiences that will support the internship experience.
- Three learning goals for the internship.
Note:
If you are interested in more than one department or more than one opportunity within a department, you should upload a separate cover letter for each because this documentation will be going to different hiring managers specific to their opportunity. Interns are not entitled to permanent position at the completion of an internship. The internship is designed to benefit the intern with the knowledge and skills gained through experiences provided during the internship. Hours for a paid internship will not exceed 29 hours per week.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment (including as an intern), including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
How To Apply Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, April 15, 2024.
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To Learn more about the Internship Program click to view resources, video, and photo content.
Minimum Salary 15
Maximum Salary Currency USD
Main Organization General Government General Government
Employment Status Hourly/Temporary Hourly/Temporary
Amount of Travel Work At Home
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