Paid Public Service Internships Still Available

Still looking for a summer internship?

Want to gain invaluable professional experience?

Want to help local governments and nonprofit organizations?

Apply now to join the NC Covid-19 Student Response Corps and browse the database to find 100+ internship opportunities still hiring!

The NC Covid-19 Student Response Corps connects college and university students with high-impact internships in local government and nonprofit organizations.

What will interns do?

Host organizations determine work scope and provide information for prospective interns through the interest form. In 2020, the first year of the Response Corps, interns worked on projects related to policy research, outreach, communications, database management, community partnerships, grant management, survey research, and more. For example, interns provided Spanish language translations for US Census recruitment efforts with rural Latinx populations; helped redesign websites; and secured funds through grant writing. Click here to learn how the COVID-19 Student Response Corps increased organizational capacity across the state.

What is the timeframe for the internships?

Most internships will run from June through mid-August. Host organizations and their interns will determine the exact timeframe for each opportunity.

Are internships full-time or part-time? 

There are both full-time and part-time internship opportunities. See the database for information about each opportunity.

Are internships paid? 

There are paid internship opportunities listed in the database. See the database for information about each opportunity. Additionally, funders are currently try to secure funds to provide a nominal stipend to all student participants. More information to come.

Are the internships remote or in-person? 

Host organizations decide whether internships are remote, in-person, or a combination.

Are there training/professional development opportunities for interns?

Yes, interns will be invited and strongly encouraged to attend training sessions and ongoing professional development opportunities. Host organizations are encouraged to provide training and/or professional development opportunities for interns.

What if I have other questions? 

Please direct questions to covidinterns@osbm.nc.gov.