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Role Description

This internship provides hands-on experience in project facilitation, application development, process improvement, and automation, while working with cross-functional technical and business stakeholders.

• Support IT project management and project facilitation activities, including task coordination, documentation, and status tracking
• Assist with application development initiatives, system enhancements, and functional testing
• Contribute to process improvement and automation efforts, including documentation and workflow optimization
• Collaborate with teams across NCDOT, NCDIT–Transportation, and NCDMV to gather requirements and support solution development
• Assist with data analysis and reporting, including writing and reviewing SQL scripts as needed
• Support system documentation, process mapping, and operational deliverables
• Participate in meetings with technical and business stakeholders to support project planning and execution
• Perform general program and administrative support related to IT initiatives

Qualifications

• Pursuing degrees in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Project Management, or related fields
• Strong leadership potential
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled full-time student in a bachelor's, master's, or professional level program at an accredited institution 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 a 4.0 scale)
• Has legal right to work in the U.S. and does not need sponsorship

Benefits

• Hands-on experience supporting enterprise IT projects within a large public-sector organization
• Exposure to application development, system modernization, and automation initiatives
• Experience collaborating across NCDOT, NCDIT–Transportation, and NCDMV
• Practical understanding of IT project lifecycles and public-sector technology operations
• Professional mentorship, training opportunities, and performance feedback
• The opportunity to contribute to high-impact technology initiatives that improve efficiency and service delivery
• Opportunity to apply for one of three open intern positions

Application Requirements

• Resume: Highlight your educational background, relevant coursework, skills, work experience, and extracurricular activities that demonstrate your qualifications for the position.
• Academic Transcript: Provide an unofficial or official transcript that lists your completed coursework, grades, and current GPA.

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.