2026 Allegheny County Department of Human Services Internship - Analytics, Technology & Planning

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $15 / hourly

DHS Internship Program Overview

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) Internship Program provides students with hands-on experience in public service. Interns contribute to projects that support vulnerable populations and improve the delivery of human services across Allegheny County.

DHS seeks undergraduate and graduate students who want to make a difference. Interns work on meaningful projects that strengthen public services and support vulnerable populations. Many interns continue working with DHS after graduation.

Why Intern at DHS

• Contribute to projects that improve lives across Allegheny County
• Gain experience with one of the top human services agencies in the country
• Work alongside professionals and community partners
• Build skills and explore career paths in public service

The 2026 Spring DHS Internship cohort starts onMonday, February 9, 2026 and the 2026 Summer DHS Internship cohort starts on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Eligibility

DHS Overview

DHS is the largest agency in Allegheny County government, with an annual budget of over $1 billion. Through partnerships with community organizations, DHS supports more than 200,000 of the County's most vulnerable populations.

Learn more about DHS at Allegheny County Department of Human Servicesand Allegheny County Analytics

Office of Analytics, Technology & Planning (ATP) Overview

The Office of Analytics, Technology, and Planning (ATP) supports policy development, quality improvement, and strategic decision-making for Allegheny Countys Department of Human Services. Through research, data analysis, and community engagement, ATP helps improve services for the countys most vulnerable residents.

Location : Human Services Building : 1 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh PA 15222

AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS - Project / Program Management

Justice Collaborations Intern

Join theJustice Collaborationsteam to support the development, planning, and implementation of cross-system initiatives that improve human services for individuals involved in the criminal legal system. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to systems-level change with a focus onequity,community-based support, andanti-racist practices.

The Justice Collaborations team works to ensure that justice-involved individuals have access to human services while remaining in the community whenever possible. The team is committed to reducing racial disparities and advancing justice through ananti-racist, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS - Computer Science / Technology

Infrastructure Support Engineering Intern

The Technology group within DHSs Office of Analytics, Technology and Planning (ATP) designs and maintains the digital infrastructure that powers human services across Allegheny County.

The Infrastructure Support Engineering Intern will work alongside experienced engineers to help maintain, monitor, and improve DHSs enterprise technology systems. This role is ideal for a student interested in IT operations, systems engineering, or technology in the public sector. The intern will gain hands-on experience in troubleshooting, automation, and infrastructure deployment at scale.

Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Software Engineering Intern

The Software Engineering Intern will contribute to real-world projects that impact DHSs products and services. Interns will work with experienced developers to design, build, and test software solutions, gaining hands-on experience in the full development lifecycle. This role is ideal for a student interested in public sector technology, civic innovation, or enterprise software development.

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Preferred Qualifications

AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS - Data Analytics

Housing and Homeless Analytics Intern

This intern will assist the Housing and Homeless Analytics Team with data cleaning, analysis, and visualization to support strategic initiatives. This role is ideal for a student interested in public health, housing policy, or applied data science. The intern will gain hands-on experience working with real-world datasets and contributing to projects that impact housing services and homelessness prevention.

Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Criminal Justice Analytics Intern

The Criminal Justice Analytics Team is seeking a dedicated intern to support monitoring and evaluation efforts for the Community Violence Reduction Initiative. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to data-driven public safety strategies and gain hands-on experience in applied criminal justice analytics.

The Criminal Justice Analytics Team, part of DHSs Office of Analytics, Technology and Planning, uses data to improve outcomes for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The team develops dashboards, conducts research, and collaborates with partners to inform policy on incarceration, court services, and behavioral health interventions. They also monitor and evaluate contracted provider services to ensure accountability and effectiveness across the justice-involved population

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Data Analytics Intern (Children, Youth & Family)

The Data Analytics team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Analyst Intern to support a wide range of analytics and programmatic tasks. This role is ideal for someone who is available for consecutive internship seasons and is potentially interested in transitioning into a full-time role. Youll gain hands-on experience working with data tools, visualization platforms, and program operations in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Analytics & Data Handling

Visualization & Mapping

Administrative & Data Management

Program Support

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