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MDCR - Division of Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing Intern
State of Michigan
Civil Rights
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
Not specified
Type
Internship
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April 17, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This internship in Michigan's Civil Rights Department supports the Division on Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing by handling research, administrative tasks, and creating materials to help these communities.
It's ideal for students with solid American Sign Language skills who want hands-on experience in a government setting focused on advocacy and public service.
A good fit would be someone studying fields like Deaf Studies or Public Policy and passionate about disability rights.
Key Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
- Intermediate to advanced American Sign Language (ASL) skills
- Actively enrolled in an Interpreter Training Program (ITP) or related field serving Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing communities
- Preferred degrees in Deaf Studies, ASL Interpreting, Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or Sociology
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to perform research, administrative functions, gather information, and assist with material development
- Hybrid work arrangement in Michigan
Full Job Description
We are now accepting summer internship applications for the Division on Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing for students with intermediate to advanced American Sign Language (ASL) skills who are eager to grow their fluency through immersive, community-based experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Perform research for the division
- Administrative functions as needed
- Gather and compile information
- Assist with development of materials
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite programs
- Technology background a plus
- Awareness of individuals who are deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing a plus
This is a hybrid internship.
Additional Information
At the time of internship, the applicant must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
Applicants must have intermediate to advanced ASL skills and be actively enrolled in an Interpreter Training Program (ITP) or a related field focused on serving the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing communities.
Applicants who are working toward a degree in Deaf Studies, ASL Interpreting, Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, and/or Sociology are preferred.
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and transcript to your application.
Please Note: Interns interested in earning academic credit are responsible to work with their academic advisors to verify if this internship meets the requirements for academic credit to be granted.
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