Paid Public Policy Intern — Local Government Office

Town-of-Chapel-Hill,-N; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 14,327,040 - 17,192,448; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage

Job summary

The Town of Chapel Hill is offering an undergraduate internship in the Mayor's Office, exposing students to public sector work and local government operations. The role is temporary and hourly-based, with duties across projects, proclamations, social media, research, and clerical tasks.

Qualified applicants are undergraduates in good standing with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. Expect a 10–12 hour/week schedule at $20 per hour, with pre-employment screening required.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate program from an accredited college or university.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills; proficient with computers and software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Social media savvy.
• Eager to learn and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with special projects
• Preparing proclamations and special recognitions
• Helping to create and execute a Social Media strategy
• Research and data analysis
• Clerical work including handling mail, data entry tasks, correspondence, filing, copying, etc.

Skills

Public policy

Communication skills

Social media savvy

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Town of Chapel Hill is offering an undergraduate internship in the Mayor's Office, exposing students to public sector work and local government operations. The role is temporary and hourly-based, with duties across projects, proclamations, social media, research, and clerical tasks.

Qualified applicants are undergraduates in good standing with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. Expect a 10–12 hour/week schedule at $20 per hour, with pre-employment screening required.