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Office Assistant Intern

CompanyCompass Systems Inc
LocationLexington Park
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Office Assistant Intern will provide administrative support by managing documents, data entry, and general office tasks. They will also assist with scheduling, travel coordination, and supporting the receptionist as needed.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
114
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Compass Systems, Inc. is an, ISO 9001:2008 registered small business. We are a customer focused engineering firm providing technical support services to the US Government, Department of Defense, and commercial customers alike. As both a Prime and Subcontractor, Compass Systems specializes in engineering solutions, technical services, and manufacturing products & services for DoD that directly support the warfighter. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Lexington Park, Maryland, Compass Systems currently employs more than 100 full-time professionals and support staff.
About the Role

Description

Job Summary:

Compass Systems, Inc. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Office Assistant Intern to support day-to-day administrative operations. The Office Assistant will provide administrative support and gain hands-on experience in a professional office environment and exposure to a variety of business functions such as administrative support, coordination, and basic operational tasks. This position is a temporary summer internship, onsite at our Headquarters in Lexington Park, MD.  


Job Functions:

· Prepare documents for scanning to organize and store digital documents.

· May update and make sure they are in the proper company format with required information.

· Assist with data entry and maintaining internal spreadsheets or tracking tools.

· Perform general administrative duties such as but not limited to; filing, photocopying, taking and distributing meeting minutes, managing schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, scheduling appointments with internal and external parties, sorting and distributing correspondence and maintaining database records.

· Provide support to the receptionist as needed.

· Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Qualifications/Experience:

· High school diploma/GED and one year of experience in an office setting preferred.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar tools.

· Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, email, spreadsheets, and managing files and records and other office procedures. 


Physical Requirements:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to learn and apply new information and/or skills. Must be able to interpret data, information, and documents.  

· Occasionally will need to lift/and or move up to 10lbs.

· This is largely a sedentary role; This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 


Benefits: 

Compass Systems, Inc. is a profitable, growing company offering excellent salaries and benefits. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program including:

· 401(k) and 401k Matching

· Medical, Vision, Rx, Dental coverage 

· Paid Time off

· Professional Development

· Wellness Programs

· Flexible Work Arrangements

Short and Long-term disability, life insurance and recruitment incentives. 

  

Compass Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Use of any external recruitment or job placement agency is based upon its compliance with our commitment to equal opportunity.


Key Skills
Administrative supportData entryDocument scanningSpreadsheet managementFilingPhotocopyingMeeting minutesSchedule managementTravel coordinationAppointment schedulingDatabase records maintenanceReceptionist supportMicrosoft Office SuiteWord processingEmail managementClerical procedures
Categories
AdministrativeManagement & Leadership
Benefits
401(k)401k MatchingMedical coverageVision coverageRx coverageDental coveragePaid Time offProfessional DevelopmentWellness ProgramsFlexible Work ArrangementsShort-term disabilityLong-term disabilityLife insuranceRecruitment incentives