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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 month ago

APNEP Communication and Outreach Intern

Wake County, NC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

The N.C. Department of Information Technology is responsible for managing various operations for North Carolina state government. The intern will assist in developing engagement materials and communication campaigns focused on environmental issues in the Albemarle-Pamlico estuary.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist in supporting APNEP's staff in updating and developing engagement materials focused on raising awareness of the Partnership's work

Learn about environmental issues in the Albemarle-Pamlico estuary and assist in development and implementation of communication and outreach campaigns

Create one or more final products that the intern can add to their resume and career portfolio

Experience working with interdisciplinary scientists, communications specialists, and managers to synthesize and effectively communicate scientific and technical information to broad audiences

Qualification

Science communicationEnvironmental scienceGraphic designSocial mediaArcGIS / AGOLCommunity engagementCommunications campaigns

Required

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

Strong writing and editing abilities

Understanding of the principles of science communication

Ability to translate scientific or technical information for non-technical audiences

Understanding of community engagement practices

Basic knowledge of or interest in environmental science, natural resource management, watershed protection, estuaries, and the coastal plain

Preferred

Experience with social media, website content, graphic design, ArcGIS / AGOL mapping, Storymaps, creating or implementing communications campaigns/strategies desired, though no applicant is expected to possess all of these skills