Summer Academy Student Intern

Location: Spokane, Washington (In-person)

Type: Non-Exempt, Temporary

Compensation: $17.13 per hour

Work Schedule: As assigned

As a Summer Academy Student Intern, you'll... The Summer Academy Student Interns will report to the Community Employment Services (CES) Department and support a vetted Employer Partner. The intern is placed into a competitive, integrated, real work setting outside of the traditional school setting, where they get paid at the state prevailing minimum wage for a minimum of 5 hours a week to perform a non-permanent job at a partner employer's worksite outside of Tessera or at a Tessera site. The internship shall be (40) hours and not exceed (12) weeks.

• Have the desire and motivation to participate in, learn, and benefit from an employment experience through Tessera Summer Academy program

• Demonstrate independence, motivation, and stability.

• Independently take care of any personal care and medication needs.

• Maintain a professional and positive attitude.

• Must complete partner employer onboarding.

• Perform non-permanent job tasks at a partner employer's worksite or Tessera site.

• All Other Duties as Assigned.

Summary of qualifications and requirements for the Tessera Summer Academy Student Intern:

• Must be a registered student in Tessera Summer Academy.

• Must have a record of satisfactory attendance at previous schools.

• Must remain an active participant throughout the length of the program.

• Must receive a recommendation from the Pre-ETS Coordinator.

• Must have reliable transportation to/from internship site.

• Must be able to navigate a workplace setting safely and independently.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Must be able to pass Washington State DSHS background check.

• A valid state driver's license is preferred with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

Tessera complies with Spokane County's Ordinance C36666 (Ban the Address), your application can include a PO Box, mailing address or another address where you could receive mail if needed. Your physical address is not required as part of the application.

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Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

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(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or emailrecruiting@tessera.org.