Job Description

Location : Public Health - 338 1st Ave SW Taylorsville, NC 28681
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: 202500084
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 11/06/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Position Description


In the internship program, the candidate will perform professional work in on-the-job training for the workforce or to re-enter the workforce. The program provides students with a unique opportunity to learn how local government departments and agencies operate. Students will gain professional experience in their assigned department, develop a comprehensive perspective on the services Alexander County provides, and be presented with opportunities for networking and professional development. The assigned department should provide experiences that parallel the student's academic studies in order to further develop their functional skills.
Internship opportunities without compensation may be available, subject to the availability in the desired department.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• General knowledge of state and local government units.
• Ability to interpret and analyze technical and statistical information.
• Knowledge of the varying departments and services offered by county government and willingness to develop skills in the assigned department.
• Ability to present ideas effectively in oral and written forms.

Required Minimum Education / Experience

• Actively in the pursuit of a college or graduate degree that is directly relevant to the field of the internship you are applying for.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.

We strongly encourage you to verify with your educational institution the potential of acquiring
academic credit for any unpaid internship experiences.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
01


Why are you interested in an unpaid internship with Alexander County Public Health?
02


Please provide the name, email, and telephone number for the Internship Coordinator from your school for this internship.
03


Are you currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

04


If you answered "yes" to the question above, please provide the name of the college or university where you are currently enrolled.
05


What is the approximate start and end dates and hours required for an unpaid internship?
06


What are your learning goals and requirements (paper/project) during your internship at the Health Department?
07


What hours and days during the week are preferred?
Required Question

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