Intern - Recorder's Office
Lucas County
5 days ago
Part-time
On-site
Toledo, Ohio, United States
Description
Responsibilities
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- General knowledge of all phases of the Recorder’s Office, with the ability to explain the operation to the public;
- Answer phone calls and assist customers with questions;
- Assist office staff with general clerical duties, filing, and records management. Learn office procedures and contribute to office update initiative.
- Help prepare communications, including newsletters and promotional materials. Interns may attend public appearances.
- Shadow employees and assist with document recording, imaging, indexing, verifying public records, and information technology tasks.
- Instruct and assist customers in the use of services provided by the office of the Lucas County Recorder and retrieve documents upon request;
- Certifying copies of recorded documents requested;
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE
Computer operations (e.g., Microsoft Office, Group Wise, and other related software); CSE Typing and word processing, 60 words per minute.
SKILLS
- Oral communications;
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Organization;
Customer service; - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers;
- Performing computer operations (e.g., Microsoft Office, Group Wise, Word Perfect, and other related
- software);
- Typing/Word processing, 60 words per minute;
- Calculate fractions, decimals and percentages;
- Work alone or as part of a group;
- Writing.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Work in an environment where interruptions occur;
- May be required to work overtime;
- May be required to lift books up to 25 lbs.
Responsibilities
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understanding the role of public record jurisdictions and the legal requirements for managing documents.
- Gaining familiarity with record types such as deeds, mortgages, liens, releases.
- Developing communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills applicable to administrative roles.
- Exposure to local government operations and community services, including how records management supports transparency and accountability.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Current undergraduate or graduate student in Political Science, Education, Public Administration, or a related field with an interest in government, public service, community engagement, or policy development.