Document Retention Intern
Document Retention Intern
Location: Saint Paul, MN
The Document Retention Intern will be responsible for a special project to manage historical organizational records, ensuring compliance with internal retention policies, implementing retention schedules, and advising on the secure storage and disposal of documents. This position helps to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and maintain efficient operations. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in compliance and archival practices, with both physical and electronic records.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review, organize, categorize, and archive physical and electronic records
- Set up filing systems and ensure historical records are easily retrievable
- Prepare records for archival or secure destruction
- Document procedures and recommend improvements to records management
- Review and research guidelines for how long different types of documents should be retained, based on legal, regulatory, and business practices
- Protect sensitive information through secure storage and access to documents
- Educate colleagues on proper document handling and retention procedures
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience or education in document retention is preferred, but not required
- Commitment to the mission and work of Women Winning
- Strong organizational skills with a solutions-centered mindset
- Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
- Knowledge of document management systems
- Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements
Hours: Part-time, Project-based, 40-50 hours total
Compensation: $1,000 upon completion of the project
Primary Work Location: In-person, Saint. Paul, Minnesota office
To apply: Send a cover letter and resumé to Nevada Littlewolf at nevada@womenwinning.org and put “Document Retention Intern" in the subject line by September 30, 2025.