Spokane County WA - Internship

This is a developmental opportunity for active-duty military personnel who will be separating from the military. The SkillBridge Internship Program is designed to provide on-the-job training and experience in the civilian sector for SkillBridge applicants. This is a program that matches civilian opportunities to a military member's job training and work experience at the end of their military duty. This position will be housed in various departments within Spokane County government and incumbents will perform and take responsibility for various technical and/or clerical duties, using various computer programs and/or operating technical equipment. Incumbents will also perform general responsibilities inherent to properly maintaining the office of the division where assigned, including handling receptionist duties, including multi-line phones and direct contact with the general public.

This developmental internship is designed for active‑duty military personnel preparing to separate from service and transition into civilian employment. Through the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program, interns receive hands‑on training and real‑world experience that aligns civilian career opportunities with the military member’s existing skills and work history.Interns will be placed in various Spokane County government departments, where they will perform a wide range of technical and clerical duties. Responsibilities may include operating computer programs and technical equipment, supporting office functions, and contributing to the daily operations of the assigned division. Interns will also assist with general office management tasks such as receptionist duties, handling multi‑line phone systems, and interacting directly with members of the public. This role provides meaningful exposure to civilian administrative operations while supporting the mission and workflow of multiple County departments.

• Active‑duty U.S. military member currently serving• Command approval to participate in the DoD SkillBridge Program• Within final 180 days of military service at the start of the internship• In good standing with their military branch• Ability to commit to the full program schedule (in your case, 13 weeks)• Meets minimum administrative/technical skills required for placement (you can specify these if needed)• Must meet Spokane County onboarding requirements (such as background check, if applicable)Optional additions depending on your internal expectations:• Strong verbal and written communication skills• Ability to work with the public in person and via phone• Familiarity with basic office software• Interest in administrative, clerical, or customer‑service roles

Week Title of Training Module * Learning Objective * Total Hours *1 Orientation Participant will learn intent and vision of the services within County Government 402 Office Safety Learn about safeguarding personal information, confidentiality requirements and general office safety 403 Specific departmental training Understand role and familiar with what responsibilities are and what is expected of performance 404 Technology training Participate in required training on various technological tools utilized 405 Shadow employees Gain understanding of role with employee currently performing same administrative duty 406 Public Service Begin to assist the public by effectively interacting and rendering services 407 Data entry and matrix Learn required application and reporting performance measures 408 Importance of effective techniques Develop own techniques for effectively dealing with daily operations and functions 409 Hierarchy of County Government Introduction to Commissioners, Elected officials, Directors within County 4010 County Budget operations Review and understand funding streams and various budgets used for County operations 4011 Program wrap-up Receive one-on-one training and guidance to highlight necessary additional training to be capable for employment 4012 Future road map to employment Create plan of action for future employment opportunities 4013 Evaluation and Feedback Focused evaluation identifying strengths and areas of improvement 40

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