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

Children & Families Science Education Intern

Wake County, NC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

The N.C. Department of Administration oversees various operations for the state government and is offering an internship position. The role involves facilitating natural science learning experiences for children and families, engaging with visitors, and assisting with educational support at the Museum of Natural Sciences.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Facilitate natural science learning experiences for children and families through playful exploration and direct contact with natural specimens in the Discovery Room and other museum spaces, including the outdoor play space at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Engage with visitors in the Discovery Room to facilitate learning and exploration

Interact with Museum staff, docents, and visitors in a professional manner to maintain, develop, field test, and evaluate current and new exhibits and programs in the Discovery Room

Assist with other educational Museum support such as work in the education Teaching Collection and at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Experience the breadth of the Museum as an educational and research facility

Produce a program, exhibit, or research study that connects the Museum’s needs and the interests of the intern

Create a portfolio of written and photographic materials of experiences at the Museum

Provide a positive experience for Museum visitors as they learn by hands-on observation of real objects and specimen

Qualification

BiologyEducationEnvironmental ScienceInterest in childrenCommunication

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

Interest in working with children and families

Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds