*Paid at an annual rate of $35,677 not to exceed 120 days
** The CAO standard business hours are 8:30am-5:30pm Monday through Friday.  This is a full-time 40-hour per week internship that will require onsite attendance in Washington, D.C.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performing general administrative duties in support of the operational activities of the HCCC; maintaining accurate records; processing accounts payable and receivable; and assisting with the management of the waitlist. 
• Documents and processes accounts payable and accounts receivable in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate records and logs in a timely and organized fashion.
• Assists with management of the House Child Care Center waitlist.
• Develops familiarity and maintains compliance with all applicable legal requirements including House, Committee, CAO, and House Child Care Canter rules, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Treats all children, families, and staff with dignity and respect, allowing for individual differences. Establishes positive relationships with each child, family member, and coworker.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Remains calm in challenging situations.
• Supports the fiscal operations of the House Child Care Center. Assists with ongoing financial analysis and reconciliation.
• Provides day-to-day administrative support for management and staff as required; assists with handling incoming calls; answers routine inquiries, tracks, forwards, and/or takes messages as appropriate.
• Supports child intake and withdrawal processes and paperwork, including child files.
• Maintains awareness of all special health and dietary needs.
• Works with the Operations Manager to support the general upkeep and maintenance of indoor and outdoor environments and supplies.
• Acquires, arranges for, and manages internal and external resources; uses materials and resources effectively. Monitors usage and inventory levels of supplies and materials and maintains organization throughout the Center.
• Contributes to the House Child Care Center and CAO teams; shows initiative towards the improvement of provided services by sharing ideas and participating in meetings.
• Communicates effectively and professionally both orally and in writing.
• Prepares, reviews, and edits sensitive and confidential reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Supports the Summer Enrichment Program.
• Helps maintain a safe and healthy work environment; utilizes universal precautions and brings to Director’s attention any relevant information or issues concerning or related to staff, children, and/or families. Monitors and responds appropriately to illness, injury, and other emergency situations. Ensures staff follow cleaning and sanitation guidelines.
• Participates in special limited term and long-term projects and initiatives; participates in after action reviews and provides feedback as appropriate.
• Seeks and attends ongoing professional development and demonstrates an attitude of continual growth. Attends cross organizational trainings within the CAO.
• Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned.