Intern - Recorder''s Office

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;
• 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.

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.

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.

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.