Thorpe Undergraduate Internships

This internship program is named for former Chapel Hill Council Member Bill Thorpe, who served the Chapel Hill community for nearly 40 years. Mr. Thorpe was first elected to the Town Council from 1977 to 1981. He was elected to serve another term from 1983 to 1987 and again in 2005. He served as Mayor Pro Tem from 1985 to 1987. Thorpe passed away on September 27, 2008. 

In 2006, Council Member Thorpe initiated the Town's first paid undergraduate internship program to encourage student participation in the Town and community. In 2009, the Town of Chapel Hill officially named the program the "Bill Thorpe Undergraduate Internship Program" to honor him. The Thorpe Internship program is funded annually through the Town of Chapel Hill's budget process and offers undergraduate internship opportunities during the spring and fall semesters.

Thorpe interns earn an hourly wage over one or two semesters; maximum compensation equals $2500.00. Each department sets hours and other requirements and will be included in the job posting.

To be considered for an undergraduate internship position with the Town of Chapel Hill, candidates must:

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate program from an accredited college or university
• Possess good oral and written communication skills
• Be proficient with computers and software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Be eager to learn and able to work independently

Application Process

Available internship opportunities are posted by the Town's Human Resource Development Department.  To search for internship opportunities and to apply, please visit www.townofchapelhill.org/jobs. If you have additional questions about this program, please get in touch with the Human Resource Development Department at (919) 968-2700 or email us at hr@townofchapelhill.org.