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

Invasive Species Program Intern

Wake County, NC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government, overseeing various operations and advocacy programs. The Invasive Species Program Intern will assist with GIS data management, develop phenological calendars for invasive species, and support fieldwork efforts.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist the NC State Parks Invasive Species Program with GIS data management, create phenological calendars for invasive plants, and assist with field work

Develop phenological calendars for the top 20 invasive species in NC

Assist with GIS data audits and develop species specific symbology for Field Maps

Help with invasive species control efforts using a variety of methods including herbicide application and mechanical methods on invasive plants

Edit and develop Invasive Species program guidelines

Qualification

ESRI softwareGIS data managementPhenological calendarsInvasive species controlBasic plant knowledgeWriting skills

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

Background in ESRI software including Arc Pro, Arc GIS Online, and Field Maps

Understanding of principles of data management

Basic knowledge of plants of NC, and willingness to learn control methods of invasive plant species

Prepared to assist with field work in Summer weather conditions

Strong writing skills and experience with Microsoft Word