Administrative Clerical Intern (High School) - Crawford County

Are you an ambitious high school student who is interested in gaining business administrative and clerical skills? Are you on the lookout for a paid internship that will give you great experience to jump start your career with the Commonwealth? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) may have the high school internship opportunity you have been waiting for! Apply today to join our Crawford County team where you will acquire top tier administrative support skills!

As an Administrative Clerical Intern with PennDOT, you will have the opportunity to enhance your professional skill set while acquiring new methods and work habits to help you excel in your future career. Within this role, you will be responsible for answering incoming phone calls, communicating messages and important information to the proper personnel, and providing detailed reports regarding road concerns to the appropriate assistant manager. Clerical functions will entail sorting and inputting material data, preparing spreadsheets and reports, making copies, filing documents, and various other office support duties. You will utilize systems such as Microsoft Word and Excel in order to complete assignments.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Internship will run from July 2026 - June 2027.
• Work schedule will vary based on agreement between the Commonwealth supervisor and the school, at time of hire.
• Intern will be scheduled 28 hours per week during the school year and 37.5/40 hours per week during school vacation and breaks.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• You must be at least 16 years of age at time of hire.
• You must be a junior or senior enrolled in high school during the 2026 - 2027 school year.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher).
• Letter of Recommendation: You must attach a Letter of Recommendation from your school's co-op coordinator, career or guidance counselor, or similar designated school professional indicating you meet your school's requirements and are being recommended for this opportunity.
• By participating in this program, the student and school agree to use the Commonwealth's Training Plan, Statement of Responsibilities, and Student Performance Evaluation. Forms will be provided to the student upon acceptance of this position.
• Work Permit: Minors will be required to submit their Work Permit upon acceptance of this position.
• You must be a vo-tech (career and technical center) student in an approved vocational program that has provided preparation and training for the duties of this internship.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

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).
• 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.

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.