North Carolina Department of Public Instruction – 2026 Summer Internship
About The Position
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. 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.
Responsibilities
- The Office of Indian Education is seeking an intern to support the startup and early implementation of the Red Earth: Strong Roots, Bright Futures Program in partnership with the Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe.
- Assist with coordination, documentation, and communication to help launch key project activities across early literacy, family engagement, and educator support initiatives, support meeting coordination, task tracking, document organization, and partner communication.
- Assist with planning family literacy events, community storytelling sessions, and professional learning activities, including preparing materials, tracking participation, and collecting feedback.
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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
