Town of North Hempstead Internship Program

Eligibility and Application Process

 THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Internship Program provides students with work-related assignments that are 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 as well as 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.

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 long 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:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Interview
• Two letters of recommendation
   (At least one should be from a Teacher/Professor)
• Writing Sample
• Driver’s license

DEADLINES
The application process for the internship program is on a year round rolling admission basis meaning that the positions will be filled based upon a good fit between the department’s needs as well as the candidate’s prior experiences and skills.

AVAILABILITY OF INTERNSHIPS POSITIONS
Although some departments and agencies may be listed on this web site, not all may offer internships.

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 in learning more about our internship program, please contact:  

David Fooden
Internship Program Director
Town of North Hempstead
HR/Finance Department
220 Plandome Rd.
Manhasset, NY 11030
Foodend@northhempsteadny.gov