About the role#
Raftelis is looking for an intern to join the Organizational Excellence Team within our Executive Services Practice. This is a paid position for students interested in local government, utilities recruiting, human resources, or business. You will work alongside our team to support executive recruitment for public sector clients. This role offers 20 to 30 hours per week, with a schedule that remains flexible based on your academic commitments.
What you'll do#
- Conduct internet and social media research on local government and utility clients and applicants.
- Collect and analyze lead generation data to help grow our outreach database.
- Review data to determine the best approach for job postings and direct outreach.
- Assist with database tasks including validation, cleaning, and input.
- Draft recruitment materials such as job descriptions and brochures.
- Attend web-based client meetings and write summaries of those sessions.
- Maintain professional communication with colleagues and clients.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor or master degree program in public policy, public administration, business, human resources, psychology, or a related field.
- Ability to research and organize data from websites, phone calls, and meetings.
- Strong writing skills and a keen eye for detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn new tasks.
- A diligent and team-oriented approach to your work.
- Ability to work independently on specific assignments once given direction.
Location & details#
- This internship is based in our Charlotte, North Carolina office. A parking pass is provided at no cost.
- The pay rate is $25 per hour.
- The role is available for Winter 2027, Spring 2027, and potentially Summer 2027.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
About Raftelis
Raftelis is a management consulting firm focused on the public sector. Founded in 1993, the company provides financial, strategic, and organizational services to local governments and utilities. It operates as a privately held business with 201-500 employees. The firm is based in Charlotte, NC.
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