Agency
Dept of Public Instruction
Division
Technology Services
Job Classification Title
NS-Education and Training (NS)
Position Number
65039584
Grade
TS
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.
Description of Work
Internship is part-time and available for Summer 2026 from May 11, 2026, and August 7, 2026
Interns are asked to commit a minimum of 20 and up to 30 hours per week.
The Department of Public Instruction is excited to offer a 2026 internship program designed to invite both undergraduate and graduate-level students pursuing degrees in public policy, public administration, education, communication, business management and related fields into the heart of a state government agency. All internships are paid internships. Interns can expect one-on-one guidance from agency staff, opportunities to meet with agency leaders, and the ability to contribute to the work of advocating for and supporting educators and students across North Carolina.
Internship applicants should specify their personal and professional goals in their application documents in order to best pair successful candidates with relevant projects and teams within the Department. Opportunities exist for internships in various fields and with a number of different work units, including opportunities in research, communication, data analytics, archives, and program management.
Job Responsibilities:
The Office of Digital Learning and School Connectivity is seeking an intern to support program evaluation, research, and continuous improvement efforts for the 2025–2026 program year. The intern would focus on collecting, organizing, and analyzing data across multiple departmental initiatives, including professional learning offerings, conference attendance and feedback, webinars, remote academies, remote instruction plans, and feedback on resources provided by the department. Provide assistance with designing surveys, facilitating feedback focus groups, gathering and reviewing qualitative and quantitative data, and preparing clear analysis reports that summarize findings, trends, and recommendations. Conduct research on educational technology topics to help inform departmental planning, program development, and decision-making.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range:
- Undergraduate students at $18.00 per hour.
- Graduate students at $20.00 per hour.
- Length of specific internship opportunities may vary from 5-12 weeks.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Tamara Lynn Cherry
Recruiter Email:
TAMARA.CHERRY@DPI.NC.GOV
