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Staff Development & Training Intern OC Community Resources (Unpaid Intern)

County Of Orange

Job Location:

Orange County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 8 August 2026 (18 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 5 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CAREER DESCRIPTION

Position

Staff Development & Training Intern - OC Community Resources (unpaid internship)

Deadline to Apply

The deadline for this recruitment is Wednesday August 19 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST).

OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES (OCCR):
OC Community Resources (OCCR) consists of 6 Programs OCCR Administrative Services OC Animal Care OC Community Services OC Housing & Community Development OC Parks and OC Public Libraries. OC Community Resources is committed to connecting people with resources.

THE OPPORTUNITY:
The OCCR Staff Development & Training (SDT) team provides training service and support to the above mentioned Programs. SDT is dedicated to providing quality services to identify training and education needs of the OCCR workforce through surveys and other means identify resources to deliver training and organizational development programs and develop and deliver program specific curriculum.

INTERN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties may include assisting staff with one or more of the following assignments or projects:

Provide administrative support by preparing electronic files spreadsheets reports presentations materials and documents.
Update and/or create training materials and resources such as class handouts checklists workbooks flyers newsletters catalogs surveys etc.
Conduct research analysis and draft reports/findings on special projects.
Assist with set up and breakdown of classroom equipment furniture and signage.
Participate in day-to-day operations and staff support.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be current college students enrolled in an accredited college/university or be a recent graduate (6 months). Internship is best suited for college students or recent graduates with backgrounds in business administration communications education human resources journalism instructional design marketing organizational development organizational leadership psychology public administration public relations sociology or related fields. Those with an interest in pursuing a career in the public sector and/or in gaining experience within an office/administrative/training environment are encouraged to apply.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
OCCR is seeking applicants with the following qualifications:

Demonstrate outstanding customer service
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of and/or interest in the training process
Ability to create and implement engaging marketing initiatives
Highly organized and dependable
Able to complete assignments in a timely manner
Reliable outgoing and able to work independently
Eager to gain professional experience
Experienced in Internet use and Microsoft Office including Word PowerPoint Excel Publisher and Outlook
Ability to lift push pull or carry 30 pounds

TIME COMMITMENT:
Minimum 10 20 hours per week for 3 or more months. Hours must be scheduled during normal business hours (Monday Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.). Valid state-issued license proof of auto insurance coverage for personal injuries and property damage and a reliable vehicle is ideal in order to assist with events in the field. Applicants able to schedule the maximum hours/duration listed for the internship typically gain a more in-depth experience.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO INTERN:
Although this is an unpaid internship that does not lead to paid employment or include employee benefits students and recent graduates are offered an excellent opportunity to:

Build resumes/work history and explore career options
Gain experience in training concepts and professional development
Apply skills and knowledge acquired in an academic setting to the workplace
Fulfill college/university internship requirements
Network with professionals in their fields of interest
Mentoring from a Staff Development Specialist

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applicants must attach a cover letter resume and unofficial transcripts to their application. The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Learn more about what to include in a cover letterHERE.

Applications that do not include a cover letter resume and unofficial transcripts will not be considered.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND SCREENING/REFERENCE CHECK:
Occasionally interns will be required to drive their own personal vehicle to off-site functions. Mileage reimbursement is available for authorized travel. Interns who operate a vehicle as part of their duties must possess a valid state-issued license and proof of auto insurance coverage for personal injuries and property damage.
The background screening requires the applicants full legal name date of birth address and U.S. Social Security number. Turn-around time for the background screening is approximately 72 hours.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Internship recruitments at the County may close at any time at the discretion of the Agency.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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