Retirement Systems Intern (College)

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic college student who likes to stay organized, work on projects, and learn new skills? The Public School Employees' Retirement System has an exciting opportunity for Retirement Systems Interns in the Employer Service Center. This role gives you the chance to gain hands-on experience while supporting important work that helps school districts and other employers throughout Pennsylvania.

This position supports a variety of administrative and project tasks within the Employer Service Center. The role helps ensure accurate communication, organized documentation, and smooth workflow for the Bureau. As a Retirement Systems Intern, you will perform the following duties:

• Data Tasks: Enter information accurately into computer systems
• Documentation Updates: Maintain and revise materials used by the Bureau
• Project Support: Assist with seasonal and ongoing projects within the office
• Training Materials: Help prepare and organize content for training manuals
• Communication Assistance: Send email correspondence and assist with preparing PowerPoint slides
• Customer Service: Communicate clearly with staff and provide support as needed

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This internship begins upon the date of hire and runs until graduation.
• Work Schedule: Students must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per 2 week pay period during business hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Within these parameters, hours are flexible with school schedules.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. This position will require initial training in-office up to four weeks prior to being able to telework. Once initial training is satisfactorily completed, this position will be report to the office up to once a week, based on operational needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in college full-time (carrying 12 or more undergraduate credits, or 9 or more graduate credits)
• You must be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or higher).
• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• You must possess computer proficiency, such as familiarity with the keyboard, typing skills, and the ability to operate or work on a computer.
• You must possess professional skills such as effective communication, teamwork, time management, and computer literacy.

Additional Requirements:

• This position is located in Harrisburg, PA. You must live within commuting distance to Harrisburg, PA.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Prior customer service experience

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.