Intern Trainee - Engagement Coordinator

Would you like to provide support to St. Louis County's Extension Office by assisting with office support for diversion programing in order to provide positive, productive opportunities for justice-involved youth in our community? You’ll assist with gathering information about programming and community resources based on client needs and support these individuals with a smooth, organized process while participating in their restorative justice program. Your work will directly influence lives and strengthen our community. This internship includes, but is not limited to, participating in intake meetings, attending programming meetings and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will compile county and local resources for diversion participants while helping to curate personal programs for each client. Office work includes filing, printing, uploading and shredding of documents. The successful candidate for this temporary role will correspond with employees within the county and clients. The work is performed in accordance with department policies under the work direction and guidance of designated supervisory staff. St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States , for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas. The Intern Trainee classification is used to provide internship placements for students who seek a practical work experience in their academic field of study. WORK LOCATION: St. Louis County, Extension Office Virginia Government Services Center 201 S 3rd Ave W Virginia, MN 55792 POSITION INFORMATION: This temporary position will run for a period of time tentatively set for September 2026 through May 2027 with an expectation of 15-20 hours of work per week. These hours can be flexible and may include daytime, evening and weekend hours. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail): Applicant must be actively enrolled in a four-year degree program with Junior or Senior status; OR, must have graduated from a four-year degree program within the last six months. Possession of a valid driver's license. SPECIAL SKILLS: Effective communication skills through email, phone, and in person. Comfortable speaking to groups of up to 15 people. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE: August 17, 2026 - Applicant screening will begin Week of September 7, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the appointing authority for consideration. PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position. DRUG TESTING: Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test. BACKGROUND CHECK: Applicants selected for appointment are subject to a background investigation. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION: All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment. NON-DISCRIMINATION: St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.