| Agency/Dept |
General Internship Opportunities |
Educational Requirements/Recommended Majors |
Time Period Generally Available/Duration of Assignment |
Paid/Volunteer |
Contact |
Attorney General/Consumer Assistance Program
104 Morrill Hall, UVM, Burlington, VT 05405 |
Developing skills to assist consumers in area of consumer protection. Answering, advocating, advising consumers of their rights on statewide hotline and processing incoming consumer complaints under supervision of Consumer Advisors. |
Recommend an interest in working in the area of consumer protection. |
As appropriate per volunteer's needs; recommend minimum internship commitment of 100-120 hours in total. |
Volunteer |
Laura Dobos: 802-656-3864. FAX: 802-656-1423.
consumer@uvm.edu |
Attorney General
109 State St.
Montpelier, VT 05602-1001 |
Intake regarding employment discrimination claims (includes answering the phone, talking with claimants, providing referral information) |
Recommend an interest in law and civil rights. |
As appropriate per student's needs. |
Volunteer |
Sandi Everitt (802) 828-5511 or toll-free (888) 745-9195 Fax (802) 828-2154
severitt@atg.state.vt.us |
Auditor of Accounts
132 State Street
Drawer 3
Montpelier, VT 05633-5101
The Vermont State Auditor's Office is a catalyst for accountability in state government through reliable and accurate financial reporting and by promoting economy, efficiency and effectiveness in government. The office does this by conducting audits and reviews, and by providing consultations, technical assistance and training. |
Duties are flexible depending on student interests. They may include, but are not limited to the following: Assist in conducting audits and special reviews, conduct research on issues.
Attend committee meetings during the legislative session and compile reports on findings. Assist in research for preliminary assessments of special reviews or audits. Assist in day-to-day office operations. Assist staff in responding to constituents' requests for information. Assist the office in tracking news stories in statewide media. Develop list of potential meetings for the Auditor to attend. |
Undergraduate or recent graduate student with a concentration of studies in history, political science, law, journalism, accounting, business, and/or applied economics. Successful interns will increase their awareness and knowledge of state government operations. Interns can also expect to improve writing and research skills. Depending upon background, accountants will obtain practical experiences assisting in the financial audit practicel experience. |
Fall, spring and summer semesters. |
Volunteer. Office will assist interns to obtain college credit for their work in the Auditor's Office. |
Jill McDermott
(802) 828-2188 or toll-free
(877) 290-1400
Fax (802) 828-2198
jill.mcdermott.state.vt.us |
Vermont Commission on Women
126 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05633-6801 |
Assist in general office operations. Duties may include, but are not limited to: drafting correspondence, including letters and press releases; assisting with budget preparation; answering requests for information by the public either in writing or by phone; working on special projects; developing databases; and basic clerical work. Maintaining and updating the website content and assisting with other technology-related projects. Conducting legal research and work on public policy issues such as reproductive rights, pay equity, paid family leave, violence against women, and early childhood care and education. Interns may also write for Commission publications and help plan special events and projects. Public policy interns gain hands-on experience developing and advocating for programs and policies that improve the lives of Vermont's women and children. |
Administrative internship candidates must possess an interest in women's issues as well as knowledge of general office skills, including proficiency on the computer and strong writing skills. Information technology internship candidates should have html coding skills and an interest in women's issues and public policy in Vermont. Knowledge of Homesite Program is desirable, but not necessary. Public policy internship candidates should have excellent writing and research skills, an interest in women's issues and public policy and a commitment to social justice. |
Year-round, during the academic year or summer. Legislative session work (in the State House) runs from January through spring. Non-session work, in preparation for the upcoming legislative session, runs from June through December. |
Volunteer. Students frequently receive college credits for interning at the Commission. |
Lilly Talbert
(802) 828-2841
Fax (802) 828-2930
ltalbert@women.state.vt.us |
Natural Resources
103 South Main Street
Center Building
Waterbury, VT 05671-0301 |
Various assignments |
Wildlife biology, forestry, geology, engineering, GIS, or an applicable natural resources-related field. |
Various times during the year. |
Usually volunteer. |
Gloria Abbiati
(802) 241-3635
fax (802) 244-1102
Gloria.abbiati@anr.state.vt.us |
Department of Human Resources - Information Technology Division
133 State St., 4th Floor
Montpelier, VT 05633
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The internship is involved primarily in desktop and network support. Configures and updates PC operating system and application software. Installs, upgrades and configures PC hardware and accesories Helps employees by customizing software or installing hardware to meet specific needs. May assist other senior staff in the installation and configuration of servers and network devices, such as patch panels, switches, routers, firewalls, copper and fiber cabling, etc.
The intern will learn how to install and configure PC software and hardware. The intent of the internship is to provide real-world experience and training to the intern, under close supervision. Interns are expected to routinely accept assignments outside their area of expertise under close guidance.
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Full time secondary or under graduate student. Must be recommended by their academic guidance or placement officer. Preference is given to students in technology programs, but the only real requirement is a demonstrated interest in computer technology. |
Year-round with students working an average of 30-35 hours per week when school is not in session. Secondary students are limited to 5-10 hours per week when school is in session; undergraduate students may negotiate a schedule that complements their academic schedule. The position is located in Montpelier, Vermont. Work should be expected only during regular business hours. Some flexibility of scheduling from both he employer and intern are expected. Overtime is NOT to be expected. This is not a summer job. The intern is normally allowed to remain in the position as long as he/she is a full time student in either secondary or undergraduate education and performance is acceptable. |
Paid, usually at the rate of pay grade 10 in the classified employee system. This is a temporary position and does not include benefits. |
Tom White
(802) 828-5634
Fax (802) 828-0533
tom.white@state.vt.us |
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Burlington District Office
108 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT 05401
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Develop entry to mid level skills in human services by working with adults with disabilities around vocational goals and employment. The Human Service Aide will work directly under 1 or 2 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and eventually handle a small caseload of clients with job search related activities. Other duties will include compiling data and developing resources on employment opportunities, as well as other community resources available to our clients. |
At least two years of college, preferably in human services or social work. |
As per internship requirements, however, at least one semester minimum required. |
Volunteer |
Gloria Garback-Cooley
(802) 652-4133
gloria.garback-cooley@dail.state.vt.us
or
Bill Hudson
(802) 863-7505
bill.hudson@dail.state.vt.us
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Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
103 So. Main Street, Weeks Building
Waterbury, VT 05671-1601
Phone: 802.241.2326
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The Vermont Legislature has given the Department of Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) the responsibility of completing several large studies. One study will look at the future Sustainability of the Long-Term Care System. |
DAIL is seeking assistance from a Master’s level intern who can assist with the following tasks:
(1) Research information requested by members that will inform the work of the task force. This will include Web-based research as well as phone interviews with various provider groups that make up the long-term care system and their trade associations, i.e. nursing facilities, home health agencies, adult day programs, area agencies on aging and residential care homes. Information gathered will be organized and presented to the task force for their consideration.
(2) Attend task force meetings, record minutes
(3) Assist in drafting sections of the report for review by the task force
(4) Assist in drafting the final report to the Legislature
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Time commitment – approximately 10 hours/week from June through December 15, 2006.
This position would report to the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living.
Meetings of the task force will be held in Waterbury on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
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DAIL will provide:
(1) Workspace in Waterbury
(2) reimbursement for mileage to and from Waterbury for meetings with the Deputy Commissioner, meeting with the Task Force and in-office work
(3) reimbursement for long-distance phone calls that occurred as part of this work, if suitable documentation is provided.
DAIL is not able to offer any other reimbursement for this internship.
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Joan K. Senecal, Deputy Commissioner and
Chair of the Task Force
(802) 652-4133
email:
joan.senecal@dail.state.vt.us
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