EducationYouth Programs Intern

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Administration

Division

Youth Advocacy Involvement Office

Job Classification Title

S-Education & Training (S)

Position Number

Grade

About Us

The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction purchasing and contracting for goods and services maintaining facilities managing state vehicles acquiring and disposing of real property and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally the department manages many of the states advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the states population that have been traditionally underserved.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Agency:Natural and Cultural Resources

Division: Museum of Natural Sciences

Job Duties: : The Teen Programs Intern will serve on the leadership team for planning and hosting two week-long summer programs. The Resilience Ambassadors Program engages 16 high school students in exploring impacts of natural disasters and extreme weather and investigating strategies for increasing resilience in communities. Students participate in hands-on data
collection and analysis connect with professionals in a diversity of climate resilience fields and discuss solutions to Girls in Science Residential Camp engages 16 middle school girls and nonbinary students interested in science and nature topics in hands-on science experiences connects participants to diverse inspiring women in STEM and creates a safe
atmosphere where diversity is celebrated and natural curiosity can flourish. Residential camp involves living onsite at Blue JayPoint County Park Lodge with students Museum staff and a high school volunteer intern for a full week of intensive immersive intern will take an active role in organizing preparing and co-leading activities for both camps as well as assisting with clean up and evaluation following both intern will have opportunities to explore areas of personal interest within the Museum network with staff and assist with other Museum teen programs as time allows.

Major Task to be Performed:

Participate as a co-leader for both summer programs including activity development planning and implementation of the camps. Help prepare participant information materials activity planning and scheduling of activities. Maintain an active list of participants and the status of their applications. Assemble instructor notebooks collection of waivers and forms organize camp supplies and develop activities for camps. The intern will co-lead activities in keeping with their own interests knowledge and comfort level while being actively encouraged to push their own boundariesAcademic Majors desired (Please be thorough and include any majors you would consider hiring): Education Biology ZoologyBotany Natural Sciences Environmental Education Museum Studies Natural Resources or other related majors learn and grow throughout this experience

Final Product or Outcome Anticipated: : The intern will gain experience leading groups of students from diverse backgrounds through natural science content and activities with real world connections. The intern will co-lead an extensive
curriculum designed by the UNC-Chapel Hill Center for Public Engagement with Science. They will also develop and co-lead a science activity of their choice during the Girls in Science Camp. The intern will provide a positive experience for campers as they share their pathway into science and their enthusiasm for the natural world.

Academic Majors Desired: Education Biology ZoologyBotany Natural Sciences Environmental Education Museum Studies Natural Resources or other related majors

2026 State of North Carolina Internship Period: Monday May 18 Friday July 24 2026

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Previous experience working with young people in an educational setting or camp environment (paid work or volunteering); Strong organizational and leadership skills and a desire to further build these skills; Comfort with the natural world and working outdoors in hot humid conditions; Positive attitude and passion and enthusiasm for outdoor education; Strong work ethic including self-motivation ability to follow directions responsibility promptness and
professionalism

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

An applicant must be a permanent North Carolina resident attending a college university law school community college or technical institute in North Carolina or a North Carolina resident attending an equivalent institution out of state.
Applicants must carry a 2.5 or greater overall grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Applicant must be a high school graduate and at least 18 years old by January 1 2026.
Applicants must be continuing their education in the fall following their participation in the program.
To qualify for a law internship applicants must have completed at least one year of law school before the beginning of the internship unless other majors are listed.
Students having previously held paid internships with this program are not eligible to apply.
Applicants must be willing and able to work full-time for the entire 10-week internship. Applicants must be able to provide legal proof of identity and work authorization within three working days of employment.

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Jeanene McBride

Recruiter Email:

Required Experience:

Intern

AgencyDept of AdministrationDivisionYouth Advocacy Involvement OfficeJob Classification TitleS-Education & Training (S)Position NumberGradeTSAbout UsThe NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as...