Violence Prevention Intern (Summer 2026)

Description of Work

Do you want to learn about public safety, violence prevention, and public health? If so, keep reading because this internship opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. 

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety has a unique internship opportunity for the Summer of 2026. This internship will be with the Office of Violence Prevention. 

Responsibilities will include:
• Researching best practices in violence prevention and public health approaches 
• Collecting, synthesizing, and translating information to inform evaluation activities 
• Drafting reports, toolkits, presentations, and other documents

Applicants should possess the following skills:
• Knowledge of the intersection of Public Health and Criminal Justice as it relates to violence prevention
• Research and analytical skills
• Qualitative and quantitative evaluation experience
• Excellent writing skills

This internship is expected to start on May 18, 2026 and continue through July 24, 2026. The work schedule is part-time (up to 30 hours per week), Monday -Friday. The rate of pay is $18.00 per hour. 

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 position 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 be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.   

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.    

Management Preferences  

• Must be currently enrolled in college or a recent college graduate. NOTE: "Recent" graduates are those who have graduated within the last 6 months.
• Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Social Work, Public Health, Criminal Justice/Criminology or another related human services major. Recent graduates (with the last 6 months) with a degree in Social Work, Public Health, Criminal Justice/Criminology or another related human services major will also be considered.

A college transcript is required to determine eligibility.  Please attach your unofficial college transcript(s).  The transcript must include your name, courses/major, and the name of the college/university.

Note: Please make sure your application is complete before submitting because the system will not allow you to reapply. (Your college transcript must be attached.)

Note: Interns must submit to a background check and fingerprinting or consent to agency onboarding requirements.