[Remote] Intern – Smyth County Public Schools - MMS Main Office

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EO is offering a student internship as part of their Ignite Internships program, specifically for high school students associated with Smyth County Public Schools. The internship involves providing administrative support, assisting visitors, and maintaining confidentiality in the office environment.


Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office
  • Support administrators and counselors through a variety of tasks
  • Communicate with visitors and assist them in their needs
  • Responsible for confidential and time sensitive materials
  • Communicate effectively via phone and email
  • Complete duties accurately with high quality and in a timely manner
  • Report to the administrative person they are assisting
  • Perform general office duties as directed by the school administration, guidance counselor, and administrative assistant
  • Expected to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Demonstrate a high level of responsibility and professionalism
  • Perform work hours as assigned
  • Exhibit general office skills
  • Provide general support to visitors
  • Dress business casual every day
  • Demonstrate good communication skills
  • Complete any other tasks as assigned by administrators, guidance counselor, or administration assistants

Skills

  • Entry-level experience
  • High school students only
  • Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office
  • Support administrators and counselors through a variety of tasks
  • Communicate with visitors and assist them in their needs
  • Responsible for confidential and time sensitive materials
  • Communicate effectively via phone and email
  • Complete duties accurately with high quality and in a timely manner
  • Report to the administrative person they are assisting
  • Perform general office duties as directed by the school administration, guidance counselor, and administrative assistant
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Demonstrate a high level of responsibility and professionalism
  • Perform work hours as assigned
  • Exhibit general office skills
  • Provide general support to visitors
  • Dress business casual every day
  • Demonstrate good communication skills
  • Complete any other tasks as assigned by administrators, guidance counselor, or administration assistants

Company Overview

  • At EO, we research, pilot, and scale innovative education, workforce, and well-being initiatives that help communities thrive. It was founded in 1963, and is headquartered in Abingdon, VA - Virginia, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://EOco.org.

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