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2025 Summer Internship Opportunity- Strategy and Operations
Job Code:2025-CSC-002
Location:Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
Department:Operations
FT/PT Status:Internship
  
Job Responsibilities:

CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

SUMMER INTERN POSITION

Strategy and Operations

The purpose of the Summer Internship Program is to introduce local college students to vast opportunities available within the world of social services.  Interns will learn and grow in a supportive environment through job shadowing, participation in cross-functional teams, mentoring, and hands-on experiences.  Additionally, they’ll work with other interns on a self-selected team project. Through this exchange, interns will be exposed to ways they can directly and positively impact the lives of our community members.

Job Summary

The Strategy and Operations intern works with staff to enhance their interest, understanding, and skills related to areas including strategy management, operations management, and contract administration. Responsibilities may include:

  • Learn about and participate in the operationalization of a new strategic plan
  • Gain knowledge of contract administration and assist with related tasks
  • Participate in the annual asset inventory process
  • Perform data quality reviews in contract records management platform
  • Gain knowledge and understanding of statutory requirements relating to public records management, assisting with record management tasks
  • Gain knowledge and understanding of procurement policies and procedures, assisting with processes as needed

Standards

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work with diverse populations
  • Ability to solve problems independently, effectively, and creatively
  • Demonstrate independence and high motivation
  • Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Flexibility
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized
  • Ability to initiate and follow up on projects with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to track outcomes
  • Ability to represent the Children's Services Council in a professional manner
  • Commitment to confidentiality, honesty and ethic

Software/Equipment

Familiarity with commonly used application software:  Microsoft Office Program (Excel, Outlook, Word).
Job Qualifications:

Undergraduate student with a major or concentration area in business management, project management, operations management, or related field.