INTERN/PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

City of Lawrence

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Lawrence, Kansas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Facilitate customer service interactions via calls, emails, and in-person visits at Central Station. Track complaints and use online dashboards to monitor buses and resolve rider issues.

Qualifications

You have one to two years of clerical work experience and excellent attention to detail. You possess strong phone skills, MS Office knowledge (Excel spreadsheet management preferred), and are comfortable interacting respectfully with the public and handling customer service inquiries.

Must Have Skills for ATS

MS Office

Excel

Customer Service

Job Description

Summary:
The City of Lawrence is seeking a transit focused administrative technician. This is a part-time, temporary position.  Duties include responsible part-time work facilitating customer service interactions including calls, emails, and questions at the front desk of Central Station. 

Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be an organized and friendly individual able to interact respectfully and consistently with the public; track and log complaints and customer service responses; work with our online dashboards to track buses and resolve rider issues; escalate and collaborate on complex issues.  Familiarity with the Lawrence Transit service and ability to read a map preferred.

Qualifications:
Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade with one to two years clerical work experience. This position requires excellent attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple tasks, excellent phone skills, a personable attitude that is both team- and service-oriented. Must be familiar with modern office practices, committed to continuous improvement, and view problems as opportunities rather than obstacles. This position requires knowledge of MS Office. Excel is preferred with a focus on spreadsheet management. This position requires a valid license. The successful candidate will also pass the background check, post-offer City physical, and a drug screen.

Hours:
Central Station: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Monday - Friday.

Start date: June 1, 2026

End date: December 31, 2026

SALARY: $15.00 per hour

City of Lawrence

Lawrence is a diverse and multifaceted city that provides many of the amenities of a large metropolitan area, while still maintaining a strong sense of community. Located in Northeast Kansas, Lawrence is just 45 minutes west of Kansas City, and 30 minutes east of Topeka, the state capital. Lawrence offers a rich and fascinating history, a wide range of exciting cultural experiences, nationally recognized educational institutions, and some of the most unique and enjoyable shopping opportunities in the Midwest. Visit our job postings at: lawrenceks.org/jobs City of Lawrence Social Media Policy: lawrenceks.org/social/policy
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