Library Assistant Intern

JOB
Internship, on-the-job training position, with incumbents under close supervision, to perform a variety of basic office, administrative, financial, statistical, document processing, and/or general support tasks for an assigned department or budget unit, and to do related work as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in high school; orCurrently enrolled in an accredited college or university (undergraduate or graduate program); orGraduated from high school, college, or university within the past 12 months.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EXTRA HELP INTERNDEFINITION An Intern is a temporary, entry-level position designed to provide students or recent graduates with practical, hands-on experience in a professional setting. Interns assist with day-to-day tasks, projects, and operations while learning about local government setting, work culture, and professional standards.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is an Extra Help (temporary) classification that is limited to no more than 900 hours per year. Incumbents are paid only for hours worked, are only entitled to legally mandated benefits, and do not have status. This classification is used for temporary appointment(s) only, to provide job training for Junior or Senior high school, regularly enrolled students, persons who have recently graduated from an accredited undergraduate or graduate program and are working to complete related licensure or certification requirements, persons who are participating in a supervised training program to meet licensure requirements of the State of California. Duties will vary based on the needs of the department and its programs.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Interns work under close supervision of a designated supervisor, department manager, or staff. They receive specific instructions on tasks and are guided through work assignments to support learning and development. This position does not exercise supervision over other staff.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.Follow instructionsAccept supervision; comprehend and digest trainingMaintain confidentiality of informationAssist with data entry, report generation, and document organizationSupport team members on various projects and administrative tasksConduct research and summarize findings for internal useAttend meetings and take notes or prepare summariesHelp maintain digital and physical filing systemsContribute to brainstorming sessions and team discussionsPerform other duties as assigned to support the department.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in high school; orCurrently enrolled in an accredited college or university (undergraduate or graduate program); orGraduated from high school, college, or university within the past 12 months.Appointments shall be made as an intern.WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature. There may be occasional exposure?to?extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted?workspaces; and heights more than five stories above ground level.?WORKING CONDITIONSPositions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.