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:
The 2026 Spring DHS Internship cohort starts on Monday, February 9, 2026, and the 2026 Summer DHS Internship cohort starts on Monday, June 1, 2026.
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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.
Office of Analytics, Technology and Planning (ATP) Overview:
The Office of Analytics, Technology, and Planning (ATP) supports policy development, quality improvement, and strategic decision-making for Allegheny County's Department of Human Services. Through research, data analysis, and community engagement, ATP helps improve services for the county's most vulnerable residents.
Location: Human Services Building: 1 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh PA 15222
Available Internships - Computer Science/Technology:
Infrastructure Support Engineering Intern:
The Technology group within DHS's 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 DHS's 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.
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Software Engineering Intern:
The Software Engineering Intern will contribute to real-world projects that impact DHS's 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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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.
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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 DHS's 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