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Job Description:

Parsons Corporation is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients. We are committed to providing opportunities for college students to gain vital experience and skills to grow our next generation of the workforce to continue our extraordinary customer support. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to join our team at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. If you are passionate about office management and administrative support, we want to hear from you!

As a Summer Intern focused on Office Management and Administrative Support at Parsons' Aberdeen Proving Ground facility, you will provide essential administrative assistance to senior leaders and support the overall operations of the office. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment, develop your skills, and contribute to the success of our team. Additionally, you will shadow and support the Senior Administrator, gaining insights into high-level administrative functions and leadership.

What you will be doing:

Administrative Support: Prepare presentations, process expense reports, and provide routine administrative support to senior leaders.Reception and Customer Service: Perform basic and routine functions such as providing reception and customer service for the Parsons’ Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) facility.Meeting Coordination: Schedule meetings and support the execution of meetings and events, including managing visitor access, preparing materials for meetings, and arranging meals.Calendar Management: Establish and maintain a calendar of events and schedule conference rooms.Office Supplies Management: Manage and account for office supplies and small purchases. Stock supplies and food as needed within the facility and kitchen areas.Shipping and Receiving: Ship and receive supplies and equipment, ensuring accurate recordkeeping.Professionalism: Demonstrate strong professionalism, tact, and maturity using strong interpersonal and soft skills, and office etiquette to present a professional "front office" demeanor at all times.Communication and Collaboration: Exhibit strong written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Foster office unity and cohesiveness in support of completing administrative requirements.MS Office Proficiency: Utilize MS Office software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook: Mail, Calendar, and MS Teams) to efficiently complete office administrative tasks.IT Equipment Operation: Operate office information technology (IT) equipment (e.g., copiers, scanners, computer workstations, phones, teleconference/video teleconference equipment) independently to complete administrative tasks.Self-Starter: Demonstrate the ability to self-start, set priorities, and work both independently and within a team environment under deadlines.Shadowing and Support: Shadow and support the Senior Administrator, gaining insights into high-level administrative functions and leadership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Incumbent must be enrolled in Business Administration (or related) curriculum at an accredited college or university and have completed typically 1+ year of studies.Technical Skills-Proficiency in MS Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook: Mail, Calendar, and MS Teams).Strong working knowledge of office IT equipment (copiers, scanners, computer workstations, phones, teleconference/video teleconference equipment).Professional Skills-Strong written and oral communication skills.Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.Ability to demonstrate professionalism, tact, and maturity.Collaboration- Strong collaboration skills that foster office unity and cohesiveness.Self-Motivation- Ability to self-start, set priorities, and work independently and within a team environment under deadlines.

Why Join Us?

Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience in a professional environment.Career Growth: Opportunities for learning and career advancement.Collaborative Culture: Join a team of passionate and talented professionals.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: 

$14.66 - $24.95

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K!

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!