Intern - Human Resources (Fall 2026)

Summary

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an intern for their Human Resources Department. This internship offers hands-on experience in public sector Human Resources, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact at the Human Resources front desk, providing professional and courteous customer service to employees, applicants, and visitors
• Manage multi-line phone system, route calls appropriately, and respond to general HR inquiries
• Support the development, coordination, and improvement of new employee onboarding programs
• Assist with Learning & Development activities including training coordination, room setup, tracking attendance, and participant communication
• Create and assist with internal communication materials and training content, including digital and video-based resources
• Assist with coordination and participation in job fairs, recruitment events, and outreach activities
• Attend HR-related meetings including staff meetings, trainings, and project sessions
• Provide administrative support in updating and formatting job specifications and recruitment documents
• Assist with records management processes including organizing, auditing, and preparing files for storage or destruction
• Support data collection and reporting for HR surveys, audits, and probationary tracking
• Anticipate project needs, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

• Current enrollment in a graduate or undergraduate degree program with an interest and aptitude to work in Human Resources, Public Administration or a related field
• One (1) year experience with applications in the Microsoft Office environment
• Strong verbal communication skills and professional phone etiquette
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
• Experience in customer service or reception support
• Experience assisting with training coordination or event planning
• Familiarity with digital media or video creation tools
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Current enrollment in a graduate or undergraduate degree program with an interest and aptitude to work in Human Resources, Public Administration or a related field
• One (1) year experience with applications in the Microsoft Office environment
• Strong verbal communication skills and professional phone etiquette
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

Nice to Haves

• Experience in customer service or reception support
• Experience assisting with training coordination or event planning
• Familiarity with digital media or video creation tools
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies