College Intern - Children's Village

Overview & Benefits

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit

18.61 -  21.71. This position is on-site and offers meaningful, hands‑on experience in local government. It is an excellent starting point for a career while making a real impact in the community.

• Gain hands‑on professional experience while working alongside experienced County staff in a variety of departments.
• Assist with gathering, organizing, and analyzing information for special projects, reports, and departmental initiatives.
• Conduct research, compile data, and perform basic calculations to support business operations and decision‑making.
• Help prepare written reports, presentations, and other professional documents.
• Accompany professional staff on assignments to observe processes and contribute to project work.
• Conduct interviews with clients, employees, or community members to collect information for departmental needs.
• Communicate with other County departments and outside agencies by phone, email, and in person to exchange information.
• Learn County policies, procedures, and professional best practices through meaningful on‑the‑job training.
• Utilize County‑wide and department‑specific software applications to complete assignments efficiently.
• Travel to County facilities or off‑site locations as needed to support projects and departmental operations.

You will gain valuable professional experience that builds a strong foundation for your future career. You will work on meaningful projects that directly support County operations and public service. You will develop transferable skills in communication, research, organization, and problem‑solving. You will gain exposure to multiple areas of County government and better understand how public services are delivered. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment where your contributions are valued from day one.

Must meet one of the following educational requirements:

• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university as a freshman or sophomore (equates to steps 1 or 2 of the salary range).
• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university as a junior or senior (equates to steps 3 or 4 of the salary range).
• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in a graduate degree program (equates to steps 5 or 6 of the salary range).

• Reasonable ability to present ideas effectively, either orally or in writing.
• Reasonable ability to utilize personal computer programs and other data processing capabilities.
• Reasonable ability to utilize current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e‑mail, and Internet software.
• Knowledge of program analysis, evaluation, research methods, and statistics.
• Ability to:
  • Plan and complete assignments within deadlines.
  • Make routine decisions in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Recognize and correct departures from operating practices and procedures.
  • Initiate improvements in operations.
  • Perform standardized and statistical computations.

• Before beginning employment, candidates must provide documentation from the Michigan Department of Human Services that they have not been named in a central registry case as the perpetrator of child abuse or child neglect.
• Applicants being considered for hire must sign a form authorizing Children’s Village to request and receive a criminal history check in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
• Applicants for positions at Children’s Village will not be…