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

Sea Turtle Conservation & Education Intern

Onslow County, NC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

The NC Department of Administration is responsible for managing various government operations in North Carolina. They are seeking an intern to support the conservation of endangered sea turtles through hands-on field research and public education at Hammocks Beach State Park.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Interns will conduct nightly patrols to observe and document nesting female sea turtles, tag and measure individuals, collect eggshell samples for DNA analysis, deploy temperature loggers, and record nest activity

Nests will be protected or relocated as needed

Interns will also conduct light maintenance, including cleaning equipment, building nest cages, and updating educational materials

Outreach includes impromptu talks, scheduled programs, and social-media updates that promote sea-turtle conservation

Qualification

BiologyEcologyWildlife ConservationPublic SpeakingEnthusiasm for WildlifeTeamworkAttention to DetailIndependent Work

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

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Enthusiasm for wildlife conservation

Ability to work independently outdoors

Comfort with public speaking