College Internship Pilot Program - Summer

Position Type: College Internship Pilot Program

Duration: Up to 90 Days

Program

Start Date:

Last Week of June 2026

Application Period: May 28, 2026 – June 11, 2026

Location: Eureka County, Nevada

Eureka County is excited to announce its first College Internship Pilot Program for Summer 2026. This program is designed to provide college students and recent graduates with meaningful hands‑on experience in local government operations while supporting workforce development, education partnerships, and future recruitment initiatives.

This is a temporary pilot program that may or may not continue in future years depending on operational needs, program success, and available funding.

Interns will have the opportunity to gain practical experience, professional mentorship, and exposure to public service careers while assisting departments with projects, research, administrative support, and operational initiatives.

The program follows the following timeline:

• Posting Opens:
  May 27, 2026
• Final date to receive applications:
  June 11, 2026
• Selection Process Begins:
  Week of June 8, 2026
• Orientation Date:
  Monday, June 29, 2026
• Internship Program Begins:
  June 29 or June 30, 2026
• Program Duration:
  Up to 90 days

Applicants must select their department(s) of preference during the application process.

Current participating departments include:

• Clerk Recorder's Office
• EMS
• Human Resources
• Information Technology (IT)
• Juvenile Probation
• Public Works

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be currently enrolled in college/university OR recently graduated
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Be available during the program period
• Successfully complete any required screening or background process if assigned to certain departments

Preference may be given to applicants with educational backgrounds related to:

• Education
• Public Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Information Technology
• Human Resources
• Environmental Studies
• Engineering
• Business Administration
• Communications
• Public Safety
• Government or related fields

Applications must be submitted online by June 9, 2026.

• Internship Application
• Resume
• Brief Statement of Interest
• College Enrollment or Recent Graduation
• Preferred Department Selection

This is a temporary internship pilot program.

Participation does not guarantee future employment with Eureka County.

Internship assignments may vary by department.

Some departments may require additional screening or confidentiality agreements.