Date Opened: Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Aviation Department

Function Apprentice/Internships

Salary: $19.00 - $20.00 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

This internship is based at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and will assist with compliance of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program (DBE), Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program (ACDBE), The Charlotte Business Inclusion (CBI) program, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI). This position reports to the Accessibility & Equity Manager.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with data collection and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with DBE, ACDBE, CBI, ADA, and Title VI requirements.
• Assist with tracking and analysis of DBE, ACDBE and CBI participation on current contracts and sub concession agreements.
• Assist with Davis Bacon Wage compliance and tracking certified payroll reports.
• Assist with preparing presentations and reports related to ADA and Title VI data.
• Assist with preparing meeting agendas, taking notes, and organizing documentation.
• Support the planning and execution of outreach efforts, workshops, and training sessions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current enrollment in an accredited college or university leading towards a bachelor's degree with major course work in a related field of study specific to the departmental and/or work assignment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with small business opportunity programs, Title VI, or ADA regulations is a plus, but not required.
• Interest in Civil Rights compliance or public policy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and other MS Office Programs with the ability to learn new programs quickly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• Standard office hours apply, however, schedule subject to irregular hours, change and emergency arrivals back to work.
• Valid driver’s license from state of residency with no more than 6 points with the ability to obtain and maintain City driving permit.
• Certain convictions within will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties at any time.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [email protected].

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.