Job Description:

High Schools - Bismarck, North Dakota

Starting Date: Immediately

Purpose Statement
The Student Intern I position is designed to provide current Bismarck Public Schools high school students with authentic workplace experience and the opportunity to develop career-ready skills while exploring career opportunities.

Reports to: Department Supervisor

Essential Functions:
Perform Day-to-Day Tasks: Complete entry-level tasks as assigned within the department.
Develop Skills: Acquire and develop work-related skills.
Provide Customer Service: Deliver a professional level of customer service, ensuring customer confidentiality.
Collaborate and Communicate: Work collaboratively and maintain regular communication with department team members.
Maintain Documentation: Keep appropriate documentation for assigned tasks.
Support Operations: Assist with operations, projects, and activities within the department.
Comply with Policies: Adhere to all school and district workplace policies and procedures.
Attend Meetings: Participate in staff meetings as requested by department leadership.
Excellence: Ensure all learners receive an exemplary education that is academically challenging and meets their social and emotional needs.
Inclusion: Contribute and engage actively and respectfully with other staff and interns. Listen to, learn from, advocate for, and celebrate all members of our school community. Work effectively and respectfully with diverse teams. Assume shared responsibility for collaborative work and value individual contributions.
Innovation: Access and use knowledge and skills to be more productive. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Show resourcefulness and take initiative. Collaborate and cooperate effectively with teams. Understand that experimentation is a key part of the path to success.
Leadership: Perform team member obligations and responsibilities. Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior. Recognize and leverage the strengths of others to accomplish common goals.
Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
 
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills
Communicate with clarity and purpose.
Adhere to professional and safety standards within the work environment.
Follow safety guidelines, including OSHA standards and instructor/manufacturer guidelines.
Maintain focus and manage time effectively.
Demonstrate initiative to advance skill levels and commit to lifelong learning.
Exercise flexibility and willingness to be helpful, making necessary compromises to accomplish common goals.
Work collaboratively with team members and departments.
 
Knowledge
Understand workplace organizations, systems, and climates by identifying “big picture” issues and fulfilling the mission of the department.
Be proficient with job-specific resources to accomplish work responsibilities efficiently and productively.
Have knowledge of safety practices and guidelines applicable to the work environment.
Understand and comply with school and district workplace policies and procedures.
 
Abilities
Adapt to varied roles, responsibilities, schedules, and contexts.
Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills by analyzing and resolving problems that arise in completing assigned tasks.
Show resourcefulness and take initiative within the workplace.
Collaborate and cooperate effectively with teams.
Understand that experimentation, including failed attempts, is an important part of the path to success.
Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior in the workplace.
Recognize and leverage the strengths of others to accomplish common goals.
 
Responsibilities
Work under direct supervision using standardized routines. Assist in maintaining a safe and productive work environment. Support the goals and objectives of the department. Handle tasks and responsibilities assigned in a timely and efficient manner. Provide input and feedback to improve department processes.

Work Environment
The role generally involves sitting for 60%, walking for 20%, and standing for 20% of the time. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling may be required. Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling may be necessary. Significant fine finger dexterity is required. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and conditions with some exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness.

Education
Current BPS high school student preferred.

Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $13.26 to $13.26 Per Hour

Salary
Step SA up to 4 years on the Support Staff salary schedule.