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

Policy and Advocacy Intern

Wake County, NC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

The N.C. Department of Information Technology is the business manager for North Carolina state government. They are seeking a Policy and Advocacy Intern to support the Policy Office, engage in various projects, and enhance public awareness through research and outreach activities.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Policy interns will work with and support DOA’s Policy Office within the Office of the Secretary

Interns will work on a variety of projects and learn about the work, policy priorities and management of DOA

Interns will have the opportunity to build and strengthen their professional skills, particularly in policy research, analysis, writing, organization, and interpersonal communication

An intern will have the unique opportunity to observe and interact with programs and Commissions across the department

Interns may develop materials to enhance the public’s awareness of the Department of Administration

Policy interns will become an integral part of the department, participating in activities, attending meetings with state government officials; attending boards and commission meetings featuring external stakeholders; collaborating on policy drafts; and conducting project-specific research and outreach on a variety of issues such as environmental justice, vehicle electrification, non-public education, women’s and youth issues, Historically Underutilized Businesses, record retention, and more

Multiple products including, but not limited to, memos and research documents, speeches and PowerPoint presentations, database management, departmental policies and correspondence documents

Qualification

Policy researchAnalytical skillsWriting skillsCommunication skillsPublic policy interestProfessionalismMultitaskingAttention to detailTime management

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

Professionalism; strong analytical, writing, and communication skills; ability to multitask while maintaining strong attention to detail; interest in public policy issues and public service

A successful applicant will exhibit personal time management as much of internship will require independent work