PAID INTERNSHIP - (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
Cabarrus County
- Cabarrus County, NC
- $15.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Part-time
Interns are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until all internships are filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.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.We provide exciting opportunities in a variety of fields including:ProcurementEDC - Economic DevelopmentInformation Technology - GIS Information Technology - Help DeskCompensation: $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: Six-month duration. Ability to extend beyond the six-month requirement will depend on department needs and availability of funds.About Cabarrus CountyWith more than 230,000 residents, Cabarrus County is the ninth largest county in North Carolina. With 1200+ employees in more than 32 departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, water conservation, health and human services, codes enforcement, cultural activities and many more. The community relies on forward-thinking and innovative leaders to manage the rapid growth and service needs of our vibrant community.Cabarrus County employs dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. With a vase variety of different employment options, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers!Cabarrus is home to Atrium Health Cabarrus and the North Carolina Research Campus. Other industries include biotechnology, healthcare, manufacturing, industrial and business parks, warehousing and distribution, entertainment and hospitality, retail, and aviation.Cabarrus County is home to "Where America Thrives"Examples of DutiesEssential 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.
- 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.
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