STUDENT INTERN-HUMAN RESOURCES

About This Job

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the state’s renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life. LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The incumbent of this position serves as a Student Intern in the Office of Management and Finance Division – Human Resources Section.

Participation Requirements

• A student enrolled in an accredited Louisiana college, university, or state-operated technical college who is either:
• Classified as a full-time student under their school’s criteria,
• In their final two semesters and taking the courses needed to graduate, even if not full-time.
• (HR will verify student enrollment status prior to job offer)

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: Unclassified student position.
• Work Schedule: Part-time position that will report in-office. This position may average 20 hours per week. Depending on the time of year, the student may be allowed to work more.

Minimum Qualifications

• No prior experience or training required.
• Incumbent must be a full time student to be eligible for this position.
• Pursuit of a BA/BS degree with a concentration in Human Resources Management or an MS/MBA with a concentration in Human Resources.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• Have the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels in the organization.
• Possess a general knowledge and experience in the use of a personal computer and various software applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Job Duties and Other Information

• Answering the phone and routing calls.
• Assisting HR Specialist with the New Hire Orientation process.
• Scanning documents.
• Filing information in employee records.
• Making badges and setting up building access for employees.
• Miscellaneous other projects.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Louisiana driver’s license.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To Apply

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Benefits for Unclassified Employees

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

Required Questions

• Are you a Bona Fide Student enrolled in an accredited college or university in the State, in a sufficient number of courses and classes to be classified as a full-time regular student under the institution's criteria?
• Will you be able to provide a copy of your transcript for full time student verification?