Job Description

Agency Dept of Administration
Division Youth Advocacy , Involvement Office
Job Classification Title S-Education & Training (S)
Position Number 60013973
Grade TS
About Us
The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved.
Description of Work
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Agency: Administrative Office of the Courts
Division: NC Guardian ad Litem
Job Duties: This internship offers students a hands-on opportunity to support the development of impactful training programs for the NC Guardian ad Litem Program. Interns will help create trauma-informed, synchronous and asynchronous training content for staff and volunteers, while gaining insight into the program's statewide operations.
Major Task to be Performed: Key responsibilities include developing training materials, supporting virtual and in-person training logistics, organizing digital resources, and contributing to the design of a new pre-service volunteer training. Interns will also review stakeholder feedback and assist with managing project timelines to ensure timely delivery of training deliverables.
Final Product or Outcome Anticipated:
By the end of the internship, students will have contributed to finalized training modules, resource guides, and evaluation summaries, while gaining real-world experience in instructional design, project coordination, and public service.
Academic Majors Desired: Adult Education, Instructional Design, Digital Media Production, Library and Information Science, and Public Health (trauma-informed focus)
2026 State of North Carolina Internship Period: Monday, May 18 - Friday, July 24, 2026
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:
Strong communication and writing abilities
Knowledge of instructional design and adult learning
Interest in child advocacy and trauma-informed practices
Basic project management and research skills
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• An applicant must be a permanent North Carolina resident attending a college, university, law school, community college or technical institute in North Carolina or a North Carolina resident attending an equivalent institution out of state.
• Applicants must carry a 2.5 or greater overall grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
• Applicant must be a high school graduate and at least 18 years old by January 1, 2026.
• Applicants must be continuing their education in the fall following their participation in the program.
• To qualify for a law internship, applicants must have completed at least one year of law school before the beginning of the internship, unless other majors are listed.
• Students having previously held paid internships with this program are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be willing and able to work full-time for the entire 10-week internship. Applicants must be able to provide legal proof of identity and work authorization within three working days of employment.

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.
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: Jeanene McBride
Recruiter Email: JEAN.MCBRIDE@DOA.NC.GOV

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