[Hiring] Human Resources/Recruitment Intern @State of North Carolina

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with tact and discretion.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions within the area of responsibility.
• Possess the ability to learn and apply rules, procedures, and practices for various human resources management activities or personnel actions.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in college or a recent college graduate (within the last 6 months).
• 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.
• Transcripts must include your name, courses/major, and the name of the college/university.
• Interns must submit to a background check and fingerprinting or consent to agency onboarding requirements.

Benefits

• This position is 100% remote.
• Rate of pay is $15.00 per hour.

Company Description

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.