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