Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Internship - Non Paid
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 4301-21-Workforce-Dev-Training
Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Job Description
*We are now accepting internship applications*
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
Location:
Remote/Hybrid
Must be willing to intern 10-20 hours a week
Intern Responsibilities / Projects:
- Disaggregate and analyze quantitative and qualitative data from training evaluations and surveys.
- Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for program improvement.
- Develop data visualizations, dashboards, charts, and summary reports for stakeholders.
- Assist in designing and implementing evaluation plans and data collection strategies.
- Support the development of evaluative capacity-building resources, including tools, guides, and training materials.
- Conduct literature reviews on evaluation methods and best practices.
- Assist with survey development, administration, and analysis.
- Help monitor program outcomes using established evaluation frameworks.
- Prepare presentations and executive summaries for leadership.
- Participate in project meetings and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
Required Education and Experience
At the time of internship, must be currently pursuing or holding a degree in fields such as Social Work, Human Services, Education, Child Development, Sociology, Public Policy, or Non-Profit Management.
Schedule: Flexible; approximately 10-20 hours per week
Duration: Semester-based or as agreed
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Coursework in program evaluation, research methods, or statistics.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel; Qualtrics, Power BI, or similar software is preferred.
- Familiarity with survey platforms such as Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, or Microsoft Forms.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience using data visualization software such as tableau, PowerPoint and other similar platforms
Alternate Education and Experience
Required Skills:
- Must be actively enrolled in a college and university
- Must provide a copy of respective academic institution's Internship Agreement outlining internship objectives and academic instructor's name and telephone number.
Additional Requirements and Information
For questions regarding this internship, please contact Samantha Ruhl at
MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State of Michigan unpaid Intern positions do not include a comprehensive benefits plan.
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Are you currently enrolled in a undergraduate or graduate program pursuing one of the following?: Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Child Development, Human Resources
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Current Academic Institution:
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Faculty Advisor Contact Information (Email & Phone):
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Can you intern between 20-40 hours per week?
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Has your field coordinator reviewed your application?
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I authorize and understand that a background and reference check will be conducted and am willing to send a copy of my driver's license and social security card if selected.
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Please enter your driver's license or identification number.
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Have you ever been convicted of misdemeanor?
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If you answered yes to the question above, please list all convictions and dates of offenses. If you answered No, please enter N/A.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
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If you answered yes to the question above, please list all convictions and dates of offenses. If you answered No, please enter N/A.
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As a State of Michigan intern, I agree to follow all departmental and state policies. This is my acknowledgment.
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To receive academic credit through my college/university, I understand that it is my responsibility to coordinate the process. This is my acknowledgement.
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I understand this is a non-paid internship.
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*** Do you have the ability to work from home, including home internet service? OR Are you willing to purchase home internet service if hired?
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