Hybrid MAYOR’S OFFICE - FALL SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP chez Town of Chapel Hill, NC

About the Department

This opportunity will expose students to experiences in career fields of interest in a local government setting. 

The Mayor's Office is seeking a talented and energetic undergraduate intern to assist with a multitude of tasks, projects, and initiatives.  This internship provides a valuable opportunity to gain a unique view of the inner workings of Town government, as well as gaining professional-level public sector experience. The Mayor’s Office works with residents, elected officials, local businesses, community groups and organizations, and federal and state agencies.

Students with a background in Journalism, Communications, Public Affairs, and Public Administration are especially encouraged to apply.

 intern will be paid an hourly rate of $20.00 per hour up to $1,000 total per semester.

Students will work on average 12 to 15 hours per week depending on schedules and the needs of the department. Each department can be flexible depending on the schedule availability of the student, but hours will generally fall between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. This internship may include some evening hours. Temporary positions do not offer benefits and limited to working 950 hours in a 12-month period.  All Town employees must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Position Duties

Some of the tasks that interns will be involved in will include:

• Assisting with special projects
• Preparing proclamations and special recognitions
• Helping to create and execute a Social Media strategy
• Research and data analysis
• Clerical work including handling mail, data entry tasks, correspondence, filing, copying, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for an internship position with the Town of Chapel Hill, candidates must:

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate program from an accredited college or university
• Possess good oral and written communication skills
• Be proficient with computers and software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Be Social Media savvy
• Be eager to learn and able to work independently

Other Qualifications

Each intern will be paid an hourly rate of $20.00 per hour up to $1,000 total per semester.

Students will work on average 12 to 15 hours per week depending on schedules and the needs of the department. Each department can be flexible depending on the schedule availability of the student, but hours will generally fall between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. This internship may include some evening hours.