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Middlesex County, NJ - County Government · 2 months ago

Executive Assistant Internship

US-NJ-New Brunswick

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18/hr - $20/hr

Middlesex County is seeking a highly motivated Executive Assistant Intern to gain hands-on experience in strategic planning, project management, and administrative support in the County Administrator’s Office. The role involves providing administrative assistance, organizing meetings, and gaining a comprehensive understanding of the County’s operations.

Government

Responsibilities

Assist the County Administrator in day-to-day activities

Prepare power point presentations, meeting notes, agendas and take minutes at executive-level meetings as requested, ensuring that minutes are prepared and distributed, and follow-up on actions from meetings

Assist with strategic planning efforts by gathering data, conducting research, and preparing reports

Make and receive telephone calls

Organize and manage the County Administrator’s and Director’s calendars and set up meetings as appropriate

Performing any other appropriate tasks or duties as required, at the request of the County Administrator, Commissioner Director and the team members from other offices

Communicate with Strategic Team members as needed

Manage information flow with internal and external stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner

Assist County Administrator in preparing and updating monthly reports

The Executive Assistant Intern will also be invited to sit in on several staff meetings and meetings between the County Administrator and some external partners to gain a comprehensive understanding of the County organization and its impact on the public sector as a whole

Some office management duties as required

Qualification

Advanced MS OfficeOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsJudgment with confidential issuesAttention to detail

Required

Currently enrolled in a college or university program, ideally with a focus in the following fields: Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business, Management, or a related field, or a recent graduate with a bachelor's degree in the same fields

Advanced MS office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Attention to detail and positive attitude

Discreet, professional and well spoken, with good verbal and written communication skills

Exceptionally organized and efficient, with a good dose of common sense and initiative

Ability to use judgment and seek guidance with confidential issues

Company

Middlesex County, NJ - County Government

Located minutes from Port Elizabeth and half-way between New York and Philadelphia, Middlesex County, NJ is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies, three universities and world-class healthcare and research facilities and has long been the place where innovation and productivity have thrived.

Founded in 1683