HBCU NCDMV Commissioner’s Office Internship: Office of Modernization

State of North Carolina

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) Commissioner’s Office as an intern and support a major, enterprise-wide system modernization initiative. This high-visibility internship provides hands-on exposure to large-scale government IT transformation as NCDMV transitions from legacy mainframe systems to a modern, scalable, and efficient technology platform. Based primarily in Rocky Mount, NC, with potential work in Raleigh, NC, the intern will support project coordination, stakeholder engagement, vendor oversight, and business process improvement efforts. Working closely with leadership, project teams, and external vendors, the intern will gain insight into executive-level decision-making, digital transformation, and public-sector innovation.

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled full-time student in a bachelors, masters, or professional level program at an accredited or recently graduated from a North Carolina Historically Black College/University (HBCU) or Minority Serving Institution (MSI) by May 2026.
• 24 credit hours completed.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (on 4.0 scale)
• Has legal right to work in the U.S. and do not need sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or MS Project is a plus.
• Interest in public-sector innovation, technology modernization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multi-location environment with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including meeting coordination, note-taking, and follow-up actions.
• Assist with tracking project milestones, deliverables, risks, and vendor performance metrics.
• Participate in testing and validation activities for new system components.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, dashboards, and communication materials for leadership.
• Conduct research on best practices in IT modernization, digital transformation, and customer experience improvement.
• Support day-to-day project management and coordination activities within the Commissioner’s Office.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience supporting a major statewide IT modernization initiative.
• Exposure to executive-level operations within the DMV Commissioner’s Office.
• Opportunities to collaborate with senior leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Practical experience in project coordination, systems implementation support, and process improvement.
• Professional mentorship and insight into careers at the intersection of government, technology, and public service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern