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Customer Service Support Intern (Temporary Student Intern)
InternshipOn-site
Location
Shoreline, WA
Salary
$45k–$58k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
1 day ago
Skills
word processingspreadsheet softwaredata entryfilingproofreadingoperating office equipmentcustomer servicestress managementcultural competency
Job Description
Summary: King County Housing Authority is a recognized leader in affordable housing, seeking a Customer Service Support Intern to provide office and clerical support at their Ballinger Homes portfolio in Shoreline. This internship offers hands-on experience in customer service and administrative support, aimed at assisting diverse populations in the public sector.
Responsibilities:
- Provide polite customer service to residents, staff and the community
- Answer phones and respond to basic questions or direct callers to appropriate staff or department
- Perform routine filing, scanning and proofreading documents
- Word processing, data entry, spreadsheet preparation, run reports, enter and look up information in databases
- Operate standard office equipment, such as a personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Recent High School graduate OR Current student or recent graduate from a college/university program in Business, Social Work, or related field
- Clerical and/or customer service experience
- Basic experience with word processing and spreadsheet software
- Strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with individuals and groups
- Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to place a high priority on professional excellence; manage stress appropriately
- Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, keeping track of information or work in progress, ensuring accuracy, multi-tasking, attention to detail, time management skills, and handling interruptions appropriately
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment exhibiting a strong work ethic and accountability in completing work
- Work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and educationally diverse populations; values diversity; treats other with respect
- Consent to and pass required assessments
- Consent to and pass criminal records background check
Required Skills: Word Processing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Filing, Proofreading, Operating Office Equipment, Customer Service, Stress Management, Cultural Competency