Information Technology Intern (Summer 2026)
About The Position
Are you a current college student or recent college graduate interested in an Information Technology Internship for the Summer of 2026? If so, continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity. This posting is for a part time Information Technology Summer Intern located in the Management Information System/Department of Information Technology (MIS/DIT) section within the NC Department of Public Safety (DPS). This internship is expected to start on May 18, 2026 and continue through July 24, 2026. The work schedule is part-time (up to 30 hours per week), Monday -Friday. The rate of pay is $18.00 per hour. The position will provide the intern with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in endpoint support, server management, and data center operations. Interns will learn to troubleshoot technical issues, implement IT solutions, and assist in maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure while developing a strong understanding of IT support processes and best practices. The goal is to deliver fast, friendly, and effective technical support that minimizes downtime and improves the overall user experience. About the Department of Information Technology (DIT): The NC DIT Office of Privacy & Data Protection leads the state's privacy program, providing support to state agencies to embed privacy and transparency into their activities. Prioritizing Privacy & Data Protection is the mission. A college transcript is required to determine eligibility. Please attach your unofficial college transcript(s). Please Note: The selected intern will be required to provide a letter of recommendation from a professional reference or academic advisor/professor before being hired. Interns will be hired through Temporary Solutions which operates as the State’s temporary employment agency. As a temporary position there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in college or a recent college graduate. NOTE: "Recent" graduates are those who have graduated within the last 6 months.
- Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree (or a recent graduate) in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology 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.
Responsibilities
- gain hands-on experience in endpoint support
- gain hands-on experience in server management
- gain hands-on experience in data center operations
- learn to troubleshoot technical issues
- implement IT solutions
- assist in maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure
- develop a strong understanding of IT support processes and best practices
- deliver fast, friendly, and effective technical support that minimizes downtime and improves the overall user experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
