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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 month ago

Education Intern

Dare County, NC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

The N.C. Department of Information Technology is overseeing various government operations in North Carolina. They are seeking an intern to assist with educational programming at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island, focusing on conservation and engaging with visitors through various educational activities.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Interns will use educational programming to achieve the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island's mission: to inspire appreciation and conservation for our aquatic environments

Intern will assist in running and maintaining hands-on activities, exhibits and educational carts in the Investigate lab

This includes daily interaction with Museum guests as well as interpreting and communicating a variety of natural science related topics

Intern will create and lead science related activities during a one-week long summer camp for middle school students

Collaborating with Museum education staff will expose the intern to different science education techniques and opportunities

Interns will be trained to conduct public education programs; give interpretive information to visitors at exhibits; staff discovery stations; monitor and interpret at the Sea Senses touch pools; and assist with other tasks as assigned

Interns will also learn how to coordinate our daily schedule, record, and maintain accurate program data, and update our content management software

Qualification

Public speakingMarine ecologyAnimal handlingCustomer serviceBasic computer skillsIndependenceWriting skillsTeamwork

Required

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

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Public speaking skills (or a desire to improve them)

Marine ecology and biology information

Animal handling

Customer service experience

Ability to work with diverse audience groups and coworkers

Basic computer and writing skills