Human Resources/Recruitment Intern - Fall 2026

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Student Intern (S)

Position Number

Grade

PORT 12

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

Are you passionate about Human Resources, recruiting, marketing, photography, videography, or graphic design? 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.
Primary Duties and 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.
Intern will gain practical experience in:
-Recruitment marketing and talent attraction strategies
-Employer branding and public sector communications
-Graphic design, photography, and video production
-Social media management and content creation
-Project planning, collaboration, and professional communication
Applicants are expected to have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; the ability to handle confidential matters with tact and discretion; the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely; the ability to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions within the area of responsibility; and possess the ability to learn and apply rules, procedures, and practices for various human resources management activities or personnel actions.
A college transcript is required to determine eligibility. Please attach your unofficial college transcript(s).
Please Note: The selected intern will be required to provide a letter of recommendation from a professional reference or academic advisor/professor before being hired.
Interns will be hired through Temporary Solutions which operates as the State’s
temporary employment agency. As a temporary, there are no leave or
retirement benefits offered with this position. Visit
www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.   

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences

• Must be currently enrolled in college or a recent college graduate. NOTE: "Recent" graduates are those who have 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. Please attach your unofficial college transcript(s). The transcript must include your name, courses/major, and the name of the college/university.

Note: Please make sure your application is complete before submitting because the system will not allow you to reapply. (Your college transcript must be attached.)

Note: Interns must submit to a background check and fingerprinting or consent to agency onboarding requirements.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

Transcripts

Transcripts are required to determine eligibility for this internship. Please attach your unofficial transcript to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.

•Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.

•International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: .

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference: A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS). A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

This internship is available for current college students 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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Damien Deshawn Neville

Recruiter Email:

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