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State of North Carolina

State of NC Internship - Junior Volunteer Coordinator (In-Person)

State of North Carolina, Greenville, North Carolina, United States, 27834


Salary:

$15.00 Hourly

Location :

Granville County, NC

Job Type:

Temporary Full-Time

Job Number:

24-13992

Department:

Dept of Administration

Division:

Youth Advocacy & Involvement Office

Opening Date:

11/06/2024

Closing Date:

1/6/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title:

Internship

Position Number:

60013992

Salary Grade:

TS

Description of Work

Department:

Health and Human Services

Division:

State Operated Healthcare Facilities

Job Duties:

The Junior Volunteer Coordinator (Intern) plays an important role in engaging high school volunteers with an interactive mental health program at Central Regional Hospital, an acute psychiatric facility serving children, adolescents and adults. This program involves working closely with departments throughout the hospital to build a program that will allow the volunteers to be engaged in therapeutic groups, team building activities and patient parties. Interns will work closely with professional clinicians.

Major Task to be Performed:

Mentor high school volunteers, create a daily program schedule, coordinate and plan team building activities, organize patient parties, organize & arrange therapeutic group schedules, coordinate and recognize junior volunteers during an awards ceremony, complete a media project reflective of this program to be used as a training tool/guide for future interns

Final Product or Outcome Anticipated:

The intern will develop an understanding of work within a large psychiatric facility. Intern will further develop leadership, program development and professional skills. Intern and volunteers will have a better understanding of mental illness and therapeutic interactions. Patients will experience fun, engaging activities provided by volunteers.

Academic Majors Desired:

Education, Human Services, Psychology, Public Relations, Recreation, Social Work, Sociology, Non-Profit Management

2025 State of North Carolina Internship Period: Monday, May 19 - Friday, July 25, 2025

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Strong interest in mental health field, organizational skills, computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

An applicant must be a permanent North Carolina resident attending a college, university, law school, community college or technical institute in North Carolina or a North Carolina resident attending an equivalent institution out of state.Applicants must carry a 2.5 or greater overall grade point average on a 4.0 scale.Applicant must be at least 18 years old by January 1, 2025.Applicants must be continuing their education in the fall following their participation in the program.To qualify for a law internship, applicants must have completed at least one year of law school before the beginning of the internship, unless other majors are listed.Students having previously held paid internships with this program are not eligible to apply.Applicants must be willing and able to work full-time for the entire 10-week internship. Applicants must be able to provide legal proof of identity and work authorization within three working days of employment.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Council for Women & Youth Involvement Office to check the status of an application.

If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at

855-524-5627 . If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Council Women & Youth Involvement Office.

CONTACT INFORMATION

NC Department of Administration

Council for Women & Youth Involvement

Attn: Jean McBride, Internship Coordinator

325 N. Salisbury Street

Raleigh, NC 27699-1322

Phone: (984) 236-0345

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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YI - Are you a permanent North Carolina resident attending a college, university, law school, community college or technical institute in North Carolina or a North Carolina resident attending an equivalent institution out of state.

YesNo

02

YI - Do you carry a 2.5 or greater overall grade point average on a 4.0 scale?

YesNo

03

YI - Will you be continuing your education in the fall following your participation in the program if accepted?

YesNo

04

YI - Have you previously held paid internships with the State of North Carolina Internship Program?

YesNo

05

YI - Are you willing and able to work full-time for the entire 10-week internship?

YesNo

06

YI - Can you provide legal proof of identity and work authorization?

YesNo

07

YI - Have you attached your transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable), customized cover letter, and resume? If not please go back and attach before submitting your application.

YesNo

08

YI - Will you be at least 18 years of age by January 1, 2025?

YesNo

09

YI - Which College/University do you attend?

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YI - How did you hear about the State of NC Internship Program?

Required Question