LA PLATA, Md. – Charles County Government is seeking high school juniors and seniors, college students, or college graduates, who wish to gain work experience and learn about local government, in the summer internship program. The internship program provides paid internships that will last up to 12 weeks in a variety of department areas.
Interns will gain unique and valuable work experience while learning about the workings of Charles County Government. Work hours are flexible to meet the needs of students and county departments.
Internships will be available in the following departments and partnership agencies:
- Charles County Public Library
- Charles County Sheriff’s Office
- County Administrator’s Office
- Department of Community Services
- Department of Emergency Services
- Department of Fiscal and Administrative Services
- Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
- Department of Planning and Growth Management
- Department of Public Works
- Soil Conservation District
The internship program is available for Charles County residents only. Apply online and learn more about the specific internships available by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/hr/recruitment/recruitment and clicking “Volunteer/intern.”
Charles County Government operates under a high performing organization model, which works to engage and involve employees with front line knowledge in their decision-making process, with an emphasis on leadership. Learn more about Charles County Government’s Leadership Philosophy by visiting https://youtu.be/UxMhmHO92uw. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.