Data Quality Assurance Intern

Data Quality Assurance Intern

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Internship - Non Paid

Job Number

4301-21-Data Quality Intern

Department

Health and Human Services - Central Office

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

6/18/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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.

Intern Responsibilities / Projects:

Projects could include:

• Perform accurate data entry, data verification, and quality control tasks
• Assist with reviewing compliance documents and reports
• Assist in reports and supporting materials using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Support file organization, record maintenance, and unit documentation needs
• Participate in meetings and assist with project-related tasks
• Perform additional program support duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Unit

Maximum of 40 hours a week

Required Education and Experience

At the time of internship, must be currently enrolled pursuing your bachelors or masters degree in one of the below areas of study:

• Preferred majors: Public Health, Public Administration, Data Science, Environmental Health, or a related field

Alternate Education and Experience

Applicants must submit:

• Resume
• (Optional) Any relevant coursework or project samples

Additional Requirements and Information

For questions regarding this internship, please contact Samantha Ruhl at RuhlS@michigan.gov.

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 ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State of Michigan unpaid Intern positions do not include a comprehensive benefits plan.

01

Are you currently enrolled in a undergraduate or graduate program pursuing one of the following?: Public Health, Public Administration, Data Science, Environmental Health, or a related field

• Yes
• No

02

Current Academic Institution:

03

What experience do you have working with Microsoft Excel and Word? Please list any specific functions or tasks you feel confident performing.

04

Major/Minor Field:

05

Please describe your academic major and how it relates to public health, public administration, data analysis, or environmental health.

06

Expected Graduation Date:

07

Faculty Advisor Name:

08

Faculty Advisor Contact Information (Email & Phone):

09

Can you intern between 25-40 hours per week?-

10

Has your field coordinator reviewed your application?

• Yes
• No

11

I authorize and understand that a background and reference check will be conducted and am willing to send a copy of my drivers license and social security card if selected.

• Yes
• No

12

Please enter your drivers license or identification number.

13

Have you ever been convicted of misdemeanor?

• Yes
• No

14

If you answered yes to the question above, please list all convictions and dates of offenses. If you answered No, please enter N/A.

15

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

16

If you answered yes to the question above, please list all convictions and dates of offenses. If you answered No, please enter N/A.

17

As a State of Michigan intern, I agree to follow all departmental and state policies. This is my acknowledgment.

• Yes
• No

18

To receive academic credit through my college/university, I understand that it is my responsibility to coordinate the process. This is my acknowledgement.

• Yes
• No

19

I understand this is a non-paid internship.

• Yes
• No

20

• Do you have the ability to work from home, including home internet service? OR Are you willing to purchase home internet service if hired?
• Yes
• No

21

Are you located in the state of Michigan?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Michigan

Department Health and Human Services - Central Office Address Office of Human Resources

235 S. Grand Ave.

Lansing, Michigan, 48933