Town of North Hempstead Internship/Cooperative Program
Eligibility and Application Process
THE INTERNSHIP / COOPERATIVE PROGRAM
The Internship / Cooperative (co-op) Program provides students work-related assignments connected to their academic major or general interest. A great deal of care is taken on the part of the Town to make sure that interns receive a work experience that integrates theory learned in the classroom with practical workplace skill development and work ethic.
In addition, a Town of North Hempstead internship can be a great hands-on way to learn more about a career field or type of job. It also is a terrific addition to the intern’s resume, a way to make professional contacts and a valuable source of references.
Some schools and colleges require internships as part of their curriculum. Even in cases where they don’t, consideration should be given anyway to the wealth of opportunities available in the Town of North Hempstead. The Town offers students a wide range of internship positions in a variety of departments, such as Social Services for the Aging, Communications, Information Technology, Finance, Law, Parks and Recreations, Public Safety, to name a few. Students who earn academic credit are considered part of the co-op program.
ELIGIBILITY
Students must be currently enrolled in a college or university or have applied to or been accepted into a degree program. Graduate students must be currently enrolled, or accepted in a graduate program. High school seniors are encouraged to apply as along as they are 17 years old or older at the start of the internship.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
The Town of North Hempstead has a centralized internship application processing center. The Town requires the following:
Ø Completed application
Ø Resume
Ø Two letters of recommendation
Ø Written Statements
Ø Interview, if applicable
Ø New York State Driver’s license (required for some positions)
DEADLINES
The student’s application should be postmarked by the date below:
Ø Spring Semester: November 15th
Ø Summer Vacation: March 15th
Ø Fall Semester: April 15th
Ø Winter Vacation: October 15th
Ø High School Students: Rolling Admission
Please note, students can apply after the deadline, but they may miss out on opportunities available to those who adhere to the requested deadline.
AVAILABILITY OF INTERNSHIPS / COOPERATIVE POSITIONS / STIPEND
Although some departments and agencies may be listed on this web site, not all may offer internships. While most positions are non-paid, individual departments and agencies may provide a student stipend at their discretion.
DURATION OF INTERNSHIPS
There are no fixed start and end dates for internship assignments. Internships are available year round, generally for a maximum of 13 weeks. Individual departments determine the duration of the internship, and start and end dates for their employment.
CONTACT:
If you are interested to learn more about our internship / Co-op program, or to request an application, please contact:
Jason Elan
The Internship / Cooperative Program
Program Coordinator
Town of North Hempstead
220 Plandome Rd.,
Manhasset, NY 11030
Elanj@Northhempsteadny.gov