Intern Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Intern includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Answer phone inquiries, direct calls, and provide basic company information; oversee mail deliveries, packages, and couriers
  • Perform clerical duties, take memos, maintain files, and organize documents; photocopy, fax, etc. as needed
  • Assist in preparing information and research materials; create and maintain PowerPoint presentations
  • Take notes and memos during meetings; type documents, drafts, and reports; sort and manage files
  • Set up, break down, organize, and maintain conference rooms, training rooms, and meeting rooms; update company calendars
  • Attend company functions and networking events
  • Shadow multiple office positions and train in a variety of tasks
  • Update and post supervised social media and website content; respond to web correspondence, social media posts, and emails
  • Run general industry related errands
  • Manage databases and input information, data, and records
  • Research and gather documentation on company position in the industry

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Intern duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Intern roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.