NCDPS Experiential Rotational Internship – National Guard (Spring 2026)
Are you a college student or a recent college graduate seeking an internship for the Spring 2026 semester? If so, continue reading to learn more about this exciting part-time paid opportunity with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS).
This is an Experiential Rotational Internship which offers students an opportunity to rotate through key functional areas within the North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) to develop a well-rounded experience. The rotation will provide a broad understanding of NCNG operations. The NC DPS Rotational Internship Program period is from Monday, January 26, 2026, to Thursday, April 2, 2026 (10 weeks).
This internship will primarily focus on human resources, administrative, business office operations, and other areas of the NCNG. The Human Resources Office for the NCNG (North Carolina National Guard) is a multi-functional work unit responsible for all Human Resources matters that apply to the State Employee Workforce. The Business Officer I and staff members work collectively to administer human resource matters for all employees, regardless of employment status (probationary, permanent, or temporary). The Business Officer I regularly monitors personnel strength levels and advises the NCNG executive leadership on a wide range of state policies and procedures that may impact the mission. The Business Officer I provides advice and counsel for maximizing employee performance, training, organizational development, and a broad spectrum of employment and benefits issues. The Business Officer I works in a highly professional, customer-oriented manner to help all employees, supervisors, and managers work within established human resources guidelines. The Business Officer I also works proactively to help the organization adapt to new policies and state-mandated human resource initiatives to maximize overall organizational performance efficiencies (“change management”).
Hiring Requirements
Job Details
This position is part-time (up to 30 hours per week) and the rate of pay is $15.00 per hour. The work schedule is Monday-Thursday between the hours of 8 am -5 pm.
Management Preferences -
Must be currently enrolled in college or be a recent college. 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 one of the following fields: Administrative & Office Support, Program & Project Support, Human Resources & Personnel Support, Logistics/Operational Support or a business-related field.
Must have a GPA of at least 2.5 (Please upload your unofficial transcript).
Must be a current college student (graduate or undergraduate) pursuing a degree in Administrative & Office Support, Program & Project Support, Human Resources & Personnel Support, Logistics/Operational Support, or a related Business field.
OR a recent college graduate (within the last 6 months) with a degree in Administrative & Office Support, Program & Project Support, Human Resources & Personnel Support, Logistics/Operational Support, or related Business field.