Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.  We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.  Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation.  The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.  Live Here!  Work Here!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Internship program is to help students gain experience in the workplace while furthering their education.  The Intern will assist with administrative and clerical support to the staff of the various Fort Bend County Offices in a temporary capacity.  The Intern will provide professional and technical services on projects, and provide customer services to the Offices throughout our diverse community.  This is an unpaid opportunity.

• This Intern position will assist staff and will have the opportunity to learn about the County’s Department and gain a valuable overview of the processes.
• The Intern will assist with gathering, compiling, collecting, and documenting the essential data related to the Department and perform various other task in support of the Department’s goals and objectives.
• Examines, verifies and inputs data into computer systems.
• Researches and analyzes historical data.
• May be asked to assist with duties such as: organizing, processing and distributing documents to appropriate locations, print and provide case index, ensure files are complete and in proper order at all times.
• Assists with answering incoming telephone calls and responds to public, attorney or County inquiries or directs to appropriate person.
• Prepares and scans documents with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Supports and assists department staff as needed.
  

• High School Diploma/GED preferred. 
• Minimum of sixteen years of age. 
• Experience with word-processing, spreadsheets, database management, and internet programs/applications is required. 
• Applicants must be detail-oriented and able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as good organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, other County employees, elected officials and co-workers. 
• Self-starter skills. 
• Must be flexible with regard to work assignment and location.

SALARY:  Volunteer - This is an unpaid/volunteer position for students

DURATION:  Up to 12 Weeks

To be considered, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

 For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.