Internships
Do you want to gain experience working in local government?
Do you want to gain experience working in local government?
Internship Semester Deadlines
The deadline for applying for a spring semester internship.
The deadline for applying for a summer internship.
The deadline for applying for a fall internship.
Looking for an internship opportunity?
Olmsted County Health, Housing, and Human Services (HHH) works in partnership with the community and those we serve to promote and protect resiliency, equity, health, and well-being through authentic relationships and innovative solutions.
We are thrilled to partner with interns to accomplish this mission and build the workforce of the future. A wide range of opportunities are available to serve the diverse and unique needs of our community. We will partner with you to meet the needs of your academic program and your professional interests and aspirations.
Interns can be housed in these HHH departments, or a partnership between two areas can be explored:
In addition, interns are encouraged to seek out opportunities to spend time during their internship learning about work in other departments within HHH, which in addition to the list above, may include:
Interested in sharing and developing your skills with us? Please complete the internship application that you are interested in. You can expect to hear from an intern coordinator within one week to discuss next steps.
Health, Housing and Human Services, and Public Health internship inquiries including social worker internships: Community Corrections, Victim Services, Child and Family Services, Adult and Family Services, Housing Services, Disability Services, and Public Health Services.
Note: Background checks are required for internships with Olmsted County. Background check results are reviewed on an individualized basis, considering the findings reported with the area of internship placement. There are no automatic disqualifiers. Some internships in Public Health may require proof of valid driver’s license and insurance. To be considered for an unpaid internship, applicants must be receiving college credit as part of their educational program.
Questions? If you have questions, please email OCHHHInternships@olmstedcounty.gov
Paid Internship Opportunities
We also have paid internship opportunities for those that want to gain experience, but it is not a requirement of a program.