Human Resources/Recruitment Intern - Fall 2026

State of North Carolina•Remote Wake, NC

2d•Remote

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS) is seeking a motivated and creative intern to support talent attraction and employer branding initiatives. This internship provides a unique opportunity to help shape how prospective employees view NC DPS by creating compelling content that highlights career opportunities, employee experiences, and the agency's commitment to public safety. This posting is for a part-time Human Resources Recruitment Intern; Chief of Staff division with the NC Department of Public Safety (DPS). This internship is expected to start on August 24, 2026, and continue through October 23, 2026. The work schedule is part-time (up to 30 hours per week), Monday -Thursday. The rate of pay is $15.00 per hour. This position is 100% remote. The selected intern will contribute to projects designed to strengthen NC DPS's recruitment marketing strategy and position the agency as an employer of choice for students, emerging professionals, and experienced job seekers. Through storytelling, visual media, and digital engagement, the intern will help showcase the diverse careers and meaningful work performed across the department.

Requirements

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to handle confidential matters with tact and discretion.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.
Ability to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions within the area of responsibility.
Ability to learn and apply rules, procedures, and practices for various human resources management activities or personnel actions.
Must be currently enrolled in college or a recent college graduate (graduated within the last 6 months).
Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree (or a recent graduate) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Paralegal field.
A college transcript is required to determine eligibility.
Must submit to a background check and fingerprinting or consent to agency onboarding requirements.
Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a degree in Communications, Mass Communications, Photography, Broadcasting, Media Studies, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Video Production, Business, Public Relations, Public Speaking, and Consumer Behavior.

Responsibilities

Create engaging graphic design materials to support recruitment campaigns & career fairs.
Develop and produce video content for use on social media platforms, career websites, and recruitment presentations.
Assist with planning and executing employer branding campaigns designed to increase awareness of NC DPS career opportunities.
Collaborate with Human Resources, Communications, and program staff to identify and promote employee and agency success stories.
Support social media outreach efforts by developing creative content that engages prospective applicants and promotes agency initiatives.