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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 9 hours ago

Office of Policy, Planning and Programs Intern (Summer 2026)

Wake County, NC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$18/hr - $18/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

The N.C. Department of Information Technology is seeking a Summer Intern for the Office of Policy, Planning, and Programs in 2026. This internship will provide the opportunity to learn about policy development and planning related to public safety, while supporting various task forces and initiatives within the department.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Complete assignments to advance task force initiatives/advisory council initiatives

Provide administrative, logistical, and analytical support to DPS task forces on a variety of public safety topics

Participate in special projects, including research assignments to support DPS task force and advisory councils

Qualification

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointWebexMicrosoft TeamsResearch skillsCriminal Justice knowledgeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Must be currently enrolled in college or a recent college graduate

Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree (or a recent graduate) in Criminal Justice, Policy, Public Administration or related field

A college transcript is required to determine eligibility. Please attach your unofficial college transcript(s)

The transcript must include your name, courses/major, and the name of the college/university

Interns must submit to a background check and fingerprinting or consent to agency onboarding requirements

Transcripts are required to determine eligibility for this internship. Please attach your unofficial transcript to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience

Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit

Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university

Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education

International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting

Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference: A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS)

A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22