PAID INTERNSHIPS - VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Through a competitive application process, qualified students in a full range of academic majors, are selected for internships in various County departments. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Apply early! We expect this process to be competitive and would like all slots filled before the fall semester starts.

Cabarrus County Government announces the launch of our newly developed internship program. Interested in local government careers but not sure how to get started. The Cabarrus County Internship Program is a great way to learn about local government from some of the County's top talent.

Cabarrus County Internship Program offers students and recent graduates from diverse academic backgrounds the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with Cabarrus County Government through internship opportunities.

The purpose of this internship is to provide meaningful professional public administration experience to collegiate students with proven academic performance and a strong desire to learn and contribute.

Interns at Cabarrus County get career relevant hands-on learning opportunities in the local government sector and a meaningful internship experience that will support their academic, professional and personal development. Interns receive mentorship from some of Cabarrus County’s top leaders.

What can an internship with Cabarrus County Government do for you? Hear from some of our staff on how an internship helped jump start their career in local government.

https://youtu.be/6gUZLF5XUC0

We provide exciting opportunities in a variety of fields including:

Human Resources Department - Operations & Health & Wellness

Library Systems Department

Compensation: $15 per hour worked (internships are not eligible for benefits)

Schedule: Part-time Mon - Friday 8 am - 5 pm - hours and days will vary. Exact schedule, including remote work if available to be worked out with assigned department.

Duration: Most of Cabarrus County internships are expected to last for a duration of six-months pending availability of funds and continuation of the internship program. Internship Program may end at any time with or without notice.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

Conducting research and preparing materials; preparing documents and files; entering/updating information in various formats and systems

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Gathers and compiles information.
• Prepares and presents reports and data.
• Produces a variety of documents, as maps, policies, procedures, programs, etc.
• Assists in the maintenance of information.
• Updates current information in existing formats and data systems.
• Attends and observes meetings.
• Meets with assigned mentor monthly or as requested.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Human Resources Department Duties:

The Human Resources internship offers hands-on experience.

1. HR Operations Intern Duties

• Assist New Employees
• Prepare welcome materials, collect documents, and assist with orientation
• Keep Records Organized
• Update employee files, enter data into HR systems, and File paperwork
• Support Training and Recruitment
• Track who attends and helps with materials. Attend recruitment fairs and events
• General Office Help
• Reception duties, answer phones calls and emails, and print/copy/file documents.

HR Health & Wellness Intern Duties:

• Developing and implementing programs that enhance overall employee wellness.
• Administering, monitoring, and evaluating county-wide wellness initiatives.
• Will assist with internal communications related to wellness initiatives.
• Performs other tasks as required

Library Systems Department Duties:

The Library Systems internship offers hands-on experience.

• Help with Outreach
• Circulation
• Programming
• Performs other tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the theory, principles and practices in the area of work or assignment; knowledge of research techniques relevant to the area of work; knowledge of data collection methods and techniques; knowledge of the equipment used in the area of work or assignment; proficiency in basic computer skills; ability to research and organize facts and present them in a simple and clearly written form; ability to prepare written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Minimum Education / Experience requirements

Through a competitive application process, qualified students in a full range of academic majors, are selected for internships in various County departments.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. It’s in your best interest to apply as early as possible.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be a recent graduate or currently attending an accredited college, university, law school, community college or technical institute.
• Applicants must carry a 2.5 or greater overall grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
• Applicants must be willing and able to work for the entire internship assignment period.
• Applicants must be able to provide legal proof of identity and work authorization within three working days of employment.
• Recent graduates are defined as completing all requirements for an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two (2) years.

In addition to gaining practical workplace skills and experience in a variety of professional areas, interns are effectively introduced to career options with Cabarrus County Government. Cabarrus County Government does not guarantee job place at the end of the internship term. We do encourage and welcome interns to apply to available positions with Cabarrus County Government at the end of their internship.

Some county job postings indicate that you can qualify with an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If this language is included in the job description, it means you may qualify through either education, your years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

If you have indicated that you have earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from a technical school, college, or university, please note that Cabarrus County will verify your educational credentials. Official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded to ensure accurate validation.

Special Requirements:

None unless required specifically by host department.