Intern

The Town of Huntersville Internship Program intends to create structured, “real-world” opportunities for students that align with departmental activities and provide meaningful experiences for participants. The program’s goal is to introduce participants to the workplace, build skills and knowledge related to the participants’ area of interest, and create interest in local government careers.

Internship opportunities are open for the Parks and Recreation, Administration (Communications), and Police departments.

Parks and Recreation – Rotate through department areas (athletics, recreation, special events, park operations, and administration).

Communications - Help with website updates, social media content, preparing materials for Town Board meetings, and graphic design.

Police Department - Administrative and Office Support (data entry, organizing records); Operational Exposure (observation/ride-alongs, observing investigations and crime scenes); Research and Projects (assisting with crime statistics or reports); Community Engagement (helping at community events).

Please note this is a summer internship program with anticipated minimum of 20 hours per week, which will start in May and end mid-August. The following duties are those considered most essential to the position. This does not preclude the delegation of other duties considered as necessary by management to successfully complete an assignment or project.

• Participates in a variety of departmental activities to learn all aspects of the department.
• Attends a variety of meetings to observe project development, professional interaction, and public engagement.
• Develops and completes a project or be closely involved with a project that links to the intern’s area of study or interest.
• Performs administrative duties to include preparing, typing and proofing emails and documents, scanning, filing correspondence and other program related forms.
• Assists in the marketing of programs, information, and events, including social media, booklets, flyers, and other media outlets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge of standard office organization and functions and of general administrative policies and practices; knowledge pf standard office practices, procedures, equipment and office support techniques; knowledge of general government and departmental activities; ability to speak clearly; ability to understand and follow written and oral directions; ability to operate standard office, word and data entry equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a preference for degrees in Parks and Recreation, Public Administration, Mass Communications, Journalism, Criminal Justice/Public Safety, or similar.

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina preferred.This position’s physical requirements involve light to medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required; hearing, lifting, balancing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and/or walking.

Work has minimal exposure to environmental conditions. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office with computer printers, light traffic).

The Town of Huntersville is committed to providing equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), gender, national origin, religion, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Huntersville will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources staff.