Personal Assistant Summer Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

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About the Role
Fermilab is seeking motivated and enthusiastic Summer Students to join our team for a temporary seasonal employment opportunity. Summer Students provide administrative, technical, or service support across a variety of laboratory divisions, support groups, and administrative functions. These assignments are designed to assist with seasonal workload demands, special projects, and operational needs while providing students with valuable, hands-on experience in a world-class scientific and research environment.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop professional skills, gain practical work experience, and contribute to meaningful projects that support Fermilab's mission.

What Your Day-to-Day as a Summer Student at Fermilab Will Look Like:

• Perform administrative, technical, or service-related duties within an assigned department or support group.

• Assist with temporary projects and seasonal initiatives as directed by the supervisor.

• Support daily operations during periods of increased workload or employee absences.

• Complete assigned tasks accurately, efficiently, and within established deadlines.

• Collaborate effectively with team members and other laboratory personnel.

• Follow established procedures, policies, and work practices applicable to the assigned area.

• Perform additional duties and special projects assigned by the supervisor.

• Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations, policies, and practices applicable to the position.

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Relevant education, coursework, or experience applicable to the assigned department, function, or support group is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures related to the assigned work area.

• Ability to learn new tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently with supervision and as part of a collaborative team.

• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to quality work.

• Basic computer proficiency is appropriate for the assigned role.

Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia Office.

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

HSPD-12

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Foreign Government Sponsored Activities

Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.