Job Details

Agency
Dept of Administration

Division
Youth Advocacy , Involvement Office

Job Classification Title
S-Education & Training (S)

Position Number
60014019

Grade
TS

About Us

The NC Department ofAdministration 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 state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Agency: Natural and Cultural Resources

Division: NC African American Heritage Commission

Job Duties: The objective of this internship is to conduct research on the historical importance of Freedom Park and some of the
historical figures honored there. The intern will then utilize this research to develop a themed guided tour and event
proposal for Freedom Park.

Major Task to be Performed:

The intern will conduct thorough research on four different voices of freedom represented at Freedom Park and create narrative interpretations of these figures. The intern can select the voices to research, ensuring that there is a common theme connecting their quotes or lived experiences. The guided tour
should include factual information, narratives, and citations. Once the initial research and writing are complete, the intern will receive training to lead at least one guided tour of Freedom Park based on their research. Additionally, this research will be used to develop a proposal for a public event. The event proposal should elaborate on the tour, including its structure and activities designed to engage the public with the themes of Freedom Park. The proposal should consider accessibility accommodations and site parameters.

Final Product or Outcome Anticipated: The outcome will be a written and executed themed guided tour and event proposal for Freedom Park. The guided tour will present comprehensive research narratives highlighting at least four Voices of Freedom. Additionally, the event proposal will incorporate engaging activities designed to captivate public audience.

Academic Majors Desired: History, Education, African American history, liberal arts/liberal studies, interdisciplinary studies, American studies, library sciences, information science, education, political science, and government, English

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Knowledge of African American history, art and culture. Demonstrated experience in verbal and written communications to exchange information and interpret. Experience with public speaking

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:
...@DOA.NC.GOV