Thorpe Undergraduate Internship: Fall Semester

Town of Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This internship will give students meaningful exposure to professional pathways within a local government environment, allowing them to explore career fields aligned with their interests. We are seeking motivated, curious, and responsible undergraduate students to join our team. This role offers hands-on experience supporting public service operations in a high-impact, mission-driven environment. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful projects that support the Town's daily functions.

Requirements

• 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 eager to learn and able to work independently
• Must be able to successfully complete all pre-employment requirements, including a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants must also submit a cover letter briefly outlining their interest in gaining experience in a local government environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing special projects
• Research
• Data analysis
• Creating correspondence
• Conducting surveys
• Clerical work including data entry tasks, filing, copying, etc.

Benefits

• This position is classified as temporary and does not qualify for benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree