Budget & Management Graduate Assistant - Temporary

What You'll Be Doing

Wake County is hiring a Temporary Budget & Management Graduate Assistant!

Assist with Board Work sessions, public hearings, year-end close out, budget upload to the Financial system, contract review, business planning and financial forecasting. There will be significant opportunities to develop analytical, collaboration and problem solving skills; process improvement reviews; financial, personnel and performance reporting; etc.

All interns are invited to attend site tours to learn about diverse County operations, including the animal shelter, fire training center, landfill, EMS, crime scene investigation, Register of Deeds, parks etc.

Prior interns have:

• Facilitated special projects
• Prepared management and discussion analysis for the ACFR
• Conducted analysis to optimize the financial chart of accounts
• Created tools to streamline budget development and management
• Rewrote the department budget development guidance (aka, the Budget Manual)
• Researched best practices in performance management, GFOA budget documents, etc.

NOTE:
Temporary from May 11th – August 7th. Additionally, there is also the possibility for part-time work up to 15 hours per week before and after those dates as schedules allow.

With the county seat in Raleigh, Wake County employs about 5,000 people to serve one of the fastest growing communities in the nation, with about 1,200,000 residents.

The 18-member Budget and Management Services department supports the Board of Commissioners and the County Manager resulting in the annual $2.4 billion budget for all Wake County Government services. Also, staff support departments on their financial condition and respond to budget, performance, policy, and program evaluation requests.

• Bachelor’s degree and actively pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy or a related program
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

• Must be pursuing a Master's degree

• Teamwork and Interpersonal skills
• Skills in Customer Focus
• Personal Accountability
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible
• Project Management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to use Excel is helpful, but not necessary
• Ability to be curious is required

Location:

Justice Center Raleigh, NC 27601

Employment Type:

Temporary

Work Schedule:

Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm

Hiring Range: 26.91

Market Range: 26.91 - 45.75

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 1/25/2026

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play.

The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employ over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives;

such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.