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Gwinnett County hiring summer interns

Gwinnett County Corrections conducted a job fair in late August hire to correctional positions. Government has been one of the sectors still lagging its pre-pandemic job level. (Courtesy Gwinnett County)
Gwinnett County Corrections conducted a job fair in late August hire to correctional positions. Government has been one of the sectors still lagging its pre-pandemic job level. (Courtesy Gwinnett County)
By Jillian Price
March 20, 2023

Gwinnett County is looking for summer interns.

The county is accepting applications for its 2023 Career Starts Here summer internship program, taking place May to June. Interns will work on leadership and team-building skills, financial literacy and career exploration.

To participate in the four-week program, youth must be county residents between ages 15-21.

Available intern assignments are offered in various county departments including communications, community services and the District’s Attorney’s Office. Interns will be paid $15 per hour.

Applications for the program are due March 24.

About the Author

Jillian Price covers local news for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is a graduate of Baylor University and the University of Texas at Austin. She joined the AJC in 2022 and mainly covers Gwinnett County cities.

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