Summer 2025 Program FULL!
The SECU Summer Internship Program at Charlotte is designed to connect interested, talented undergraduate students with local leadership in order to obtain meaningful on-the-job experience with a local agency or organization, while providing unique learning opportunities. These opportunities allow Charlotte SECU Public Fellows Interns to give back to their community and gain meaningful experiences. The Career Center team administers the SECU Public Fellows Internship program locally and targets up to 20 in-state undergraduate students to participate with a maximum stipend of $5,000 per intern.
- Internships are typically 10 weeks. Student participation cannot exceed 38 hours per week and 380 hours TOTAL
- Note: students who are taking summer courses are restricted to 29 hours per week max
- Each student placement is required to complete a minimum of 16 hours of professional development to successfully fulfill the placement requirements. A formal professional development course, offered by the Career Center, will be provided and must be completed by each student as part of their placement
- Students must be North Carolina residents in order to participate
- The students' hourly/weekly commitment is determined by the site and student and is able to include weekends
- All opportunities are for undergraduate students only (unless alternate qualifications are required)
- In-person, hybrid, and remote opportunities are a consideration, but participation is dependent upon the content of the internship
- Internship opportunities should provide the student with the opportunity to build career related experience and develop usable skills for the future
- Internship opportunities must be feasible without the need for professional licensure
- The Career Center will compensate students at a rate of $12 per hour for their participation in this program
Site Participation Requirements:
- Internship must serve North Carolina based organizations or agencies
- Participating students must complete their internship within the Program year (internship should be completed prior to September)
- Funds must be used between end of May to August 1st.
Internship programs provide employers with multiple advantages, from gaining access to fresh talent and enhancing productivity to fostering diversity and developing their future workforce. Moreover, offering internships can significantly benefit a company's reputation, employee morale, and bottom line. By integrating internships into their recruitment and talent development strategies, employers can create lasting relationships with top student talent and contribute positively to their community and industry.
If our university gets approval by The SECU Foundation (typically November) for the following summer, here is what you can expect.
- November - organizations can submit their interest for the site selection process.
- December - organizations are selected and asked to submit their internship description.
- January/February - internships are posted for students to apply.
- March - sites select their final candidates.
- April - Student Employment paperwork is finalized.
- May - formal program onboarding and professional development is conducted with the intern cohort (typically a 4 day experience)
- May - August 1st - interns are engaging in their 10-week internship!
A member from the Career Center will notify you of the status of your internship application (whether approved or denied).
Upon approval, you will be tasked with providing the full internship description for advertising. The organization will manage the process of reviewing, interviewing, and selecting a student.
Once selected, the student will go through our internal onboarding process. After completing onboarding, formal start and completion dates will be arranged and communicated to both the site and the student.
Unfortunately, no. Each site will only be permitted one placement in order provide our students with a number of site experiences.
Absolutely, we encourage you to arrange for student meetings/interviews independently. Once you've made your decision, you'll provide the University Career Center with your selection. If you would like to reserve space within the University Career Center to conduct interviews, we will be able to assist with that as well.
If you need assistance contacting your perspective placements, a member of the Career Center will support your outreach upon request.
Placement is anticipated to begin immediately following the onboarding & professional development program; typically the last week of May with a internship conclusion by August 1st.
Yes, SECU Summer internships can be in-person, hybrid, or remote. Fully remote opportunities are subject to approval.
Note: we do not recommend fully remote opportunities as we believe it is important for our interns to gain full exposure to the workplace, professionals in the workplace, and the nuances associated with being onsite.
Data Science Intern: Interns analyze large datasets to provide insights and recommendations, build machine learning models, and contribute to data-driven decision-making processes.
UX/UI Design Intern: Interns assist design teams by researching user needs, creating wireframes and prototypes, and testing user interfaces to ensure product usability.
Strategy Intern: Interns work on strategic business initiatives, including market research, competitive analysis, and assisting with the execution of corporate growth strategies.
Brand Marketing Intern: Interns support marketing teams by assisting in the development of promotional campaigns, analyzing market trends, and executing digital marketing strategies.
Social Media Intern: Interns help create and manage social media content, track engagement analytics, and assist with digital content strategies across platforms.
Content Marketing Intern: Interns assist with content creation, blog writing, social media management, and email marketing campaigns aimed at increasing brand awareness.
Policy and Advocacy Intern: Interns help research and analyze global issues, prepare policy briefs, and assist in organizing international conferences and meetings.
Community Engagement Intern: Interns work directly with communities and schools to organize educational programs, coordinate volunteer efforts, and advocate for equity in education.
Development Intern: Interns assist in fundraising, grant writing, and donor relations, helping to secure support for conservation projects.
Public Health Intern: Interns assist with epidemiological research, analyze public health data, and help develop initiatives aimed at improving community health outcomes.
Legislative Intern Interns support congressional staff by drafting memos, attending hearings, conducting legislative research, and assisting with constituent services.
Legal Intern: Interns assist in case preparation, conduct legal research, help draft documents related to civil rights litigation, and support advocacy efforts.
Business Development Intern: Interns assist portfolio startups with market research, customer acquisition strategies, and business model development. They might also support fundraising efforts.
Marketing Intern: Interns work on product marketing campaigns, assist in user acquisition strategies, and help create content that drives engagement.
Graphic Design Intern: Interns create visual designs, assist with branding projects, and help in the creation of digital media assets for marketing campaigns and product launches.
Museum Curatorial Intern: Interns assist curators with organizing exhibitions, researching artists and artworks, and managing collection inventories.
Video Production Intern: Interns assist in filming, editing, and producing content for movies, television shows, or digital platforms, helping with the production process.