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State of North Carolina
Pat McCrory, Governor
North Carolina Department of Administration
Kathryn Johnson, Secretary
JudyKay Jefferson, Deputy Secretary
Gale Wilkins, Executive Director, NC Council for Women & Youth Involvement
NC Council for Women & Youth Involvement
Candace Dudley, Internship Coordinator
www.youthinvolvement.nc.gov
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Table of Contents
Introduction .....................................................................................................................4
Eligibility Requirements .................................................................................................4
Application Process .......................................................................................................4
Required Application Materials ......................................................................................5
Selection Process ............................................................................................................5
Important Guidelines .......................................................................................................5
Important Dates ...............................................................................................................6
Personnel and Payroll Policies ......................................................................................6
Housing and Transportation ..........................................................................................6
How to Use this Synopsis ..............................................................................................6
Internship Project Descriptions by Department
Administration, Department of ..............................................................................7
Administrative Office of the Courts…………………………………………………….7
Agriculture and Consumer Services, Department of………………………………..7
Commerce, Department of ………………………………………………………….…...7
Community College System……………………………………………………………..9
Environmental Quality, Department of…………………………………………………9
General Assembly ....................................................................................................11
Governor, Office of ..................................................................................................12
Health and Human Services, Department of .........................................................12
Information and Technology Services, Office of ...................................................14
Insurance, Department of ........................................................................................14
Judicial .....................................................................................................................14
Lieutenant Governor, Office of ...............................................................................14
Natural and Cultural Resources, Department of……………………………………..15
Public Instruction, Department of .........................................................................23
Public Safety, Department of .................................................................................24
Revenue, Department of .........................................................................................26
State Ethics Commission .......................................................................................27
Transportation, Department of ..............................................................................27
Appendixes
Tips for Resumes and Cover Letters ....................................................................28
Keys to Success .....................................................................................................29
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State of North Carolina Internship Program
Introduction
Created in 1969, the North Carolina Internship Program provides students with professional work experience that connects their classroom experiences and potential career choices. The Council for Women & Youth Involvement, an advocacy agency within the North Carolina Department of Administration, coordinates the program.
Interns work 40 hours a week for a 10-week period, earning $8.25 an hour. They participate in meetings, educational tours and other activities designed to broaden their perspective of public service and state government. There are up to 80 internship positions available during the summer at various state agencies located throughout North Carolina. Projects and interns are screened and selected by the North Carolina Internship Council.
Interns are encouraged to seek academic credit for the internship, but the student is responsible for making such arrangements and should determine the specific procedure at her/his academic institution. The Internship Council reminds all applicants that the intent of the Internship Program is to provide a variety of opportunities for students to learn about public service professions. The program is not designed to compete financially with the private industry.
Eligibility 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.
 Applicants must have graduated from high school and subsequently completed their sophomore year of college before beginning the internship. Community college students must have at least their first year completed before beginning the internship.
 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.
* Factors considered when determining North Carolina residency include, but are not limited to, tuition/grant status, length of residency (must be a permanent resident of North Carolina for the 12 months preceding the date of application), permanent address/phone, and/or state issued driver’s license/ID.
Students who have limited career-related experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Please review the following application instructions carefully. Applications that do not meet the stated requirements will not be considered. If you have questions or need assistance, you may contact the Internship Coordinator, Candace Dudley, at (919) 807-4407.
Applications can be submitted ONLINE only. Please visit www.WorkforNC.gov to apply. First, create your online account profile. Next, apply for any position listed though the online job application system that interests you for which you meet requirements. You may search the keyword “internship” to find postings easily.
Applicants may apply for up to five internship projects. To make your application complete, applicants must submit the following materials:
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Required Application Materials
 Electronic application with the following attached:
o Cover letters outlining the reasons you are interested in each project for which you apply. Address cover letters to the North Carolina Internship Council or to Candace Dudley, Internship Coordinator, 1320 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1320.
o Professional résumés.
o One copy of transcripts for all post-secondary grades. An unofficial student copy, obtained from your school’s website or registrar, is acceptable. Transcripts must verify current overall GPA.
o Graduate and law students should submit an official schedule/course list if current grades are not available. Law students should include their current class rank when possible. If you have attended more than one college/university, include a transcript for each; graduate/law students should include undergraduate transcripts.
o Brief legal writing samples (law students only). Limit sample to three pages. Include a copy for each law project to which you apply. Writing samples exceeding three pages will not be accepted.
All documents must be attached to each internship posting for which you apply.
Selection Process
The North Carolina Internship Program is historically quite competitive. The North Carolina Internship Council screens all eligible applications and selects students for interviews with project supervisors. All interviews are conducted by phone. Interviews will be begin on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, and conclude on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. After interviews, applicants and supervisors submit a preference form, ranking their preferred projects/applicants. The Internship Council and The Council for Women & Youth Involvement office make the final match for projects based on student and supervisor preferences, student demand for a project, departmental and geographical distribution of projects and other relevant factors.
State government policy prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, creed, national origin, age or disability. If you require accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Council for Women and Youth Involvement at (919) 807-4400.
Placement in an internship will be contingent upon completing required employment eligibility forms and, if applicable, satisfactorily completing additional screening procedures required by the department in which you will be working.
Important Guidelines and TIPS
 Observe deadlines for submission of application materials; late applications will not be considered.
 Your cover letters should be persuasive documents with specific reasons for your desire to participate in each of the projects for which you apply.
 Remember that you are filing an application for a full-time summer job in state government. Confirming your application signifies that all statements in the application are true and complete to the best of your knowledge.
 Carefully observe the eligibility requirements listed in this booklet. The Internship Council will not review your application if it fails to meet the stated requirements.
 If you are selected for a telephone interview(s), be prepared to communicate effectively about yourself, your coursework and your interest in the internship position(s) for which you applied. Keep a copy of your application and review it before the interview(s).
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Important Dates
Friday, January 13, 2017 Application Deadline
Friday, February 10, 2017 Internship Council Screens Applications
Wednesday, February 22 – Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Interviews with Project Supervisors
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Intern and Supervisor Preference Forms Due
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 E-mail Notification of Internship Placement
Tuesday, May 30, 2017 Orientation and First Day of Work
May 30 – August 4, 2017 Internship Program
August 2017 Intern Reception at the Executive Mansion
Personnel and Payroll Policies
For state government payroll purposes all interns are classified as temporary state employees. Some important policies affecting interns are:
 As temporary employees, interns are not paid for time taken off. Interns cannot earn sick leave or vacation leave and are not paid for state holidays.
 Interns are paid $8.25 per hour and work 40 hours per week for a 10-week period. Interns should be prepared to work full-time from May 30 through August 4, 2017. Tuesday, July 4, 2017 is a state holiday and is treated as an unpaid day off for interns.
 All interns will work up to three weeks before receiving their first paycheck.
 While interns are not eligible to receive medical insurance, as a temporary employee, interns are covered by workers’ compensation.
 Interns are not eligible to draw unemployment compensation from their summer wages.
Housing and Transportation
Interns are responsible for arranging and securing housing for the internship period. The Council for Women & Youth Involvement Office will act as a referral resource for interns in need of housing, but staff will not be involved in tenant-landlord relationships. Interns are responsible for securing transportation to and from their work site.
How to Use This Synopsis
The projects described in this booklet are grouped according to state government departments. The projects can be found at www.workfornc.gov by their project title. Students may apply for up to five internship projects. Please use this booklet as a reference while applying`. A sample internship project description is shown below:
Survey Analysis, State Health Plan Board, (1) Asheville
Major(s): Statistics, Economics
Project Objective: The objective of the project is to research information related to the successful development, administration, and analysis of a Consumer Satisfaction Survey for employers and employees in the small business community as it relates to health care (insurance products).
Major Tasks: The major tasks to be performed include, but are not limited to, conducting telephone and personal inquiries of corporate benefit managers, analyzing various research methodologies, gathering empirical data, and analyzing requests for qualification statements that other states may have performed.
Final Product or Outcome: The final product should be a well-documented written report that will allow this agency to begin assessing the need for additional personnel or the contracting out of the Consumer Satisfaction Survey function which is a statutory requirement of this agency.
Division within Department
Project Title
Location of internship
Number of positions available 7
Internship Projects by Department
ADMINISTRATION
Youth American Indian Conference Planner, Commission of Indian Affairs, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Hospitality, English, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Business
Project Objective: Assist in coordination of planning of a youth conference for American Indian youth focusing on violence prevention
Major Task: Review applications of youth wanting to attend, coordinate schedules, handle registration, conference activity coordinator
Final Product or Outcome: Successful youth conference
Non-Public Education Research Intern, Non-Public Education, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Education, Public Administration, Public Policy, Sociology, English and Mathematics
Project Objective: To analyze annual data submitted by home schools that can provide relevant data on testing trends, attendance, and the average time new home schools remain in operation
Major Task: The intern will research data, compile information, and analyze information for trends and outcomes. Additional tasks will be assigned based on the individual learning objectives of the intern
Final Product or Outcome: A detailed written report and presentation explaining the findings of the research on the trends over the past two academic years for home schools in relation to enrollment, national standardized testing, attendance, and home schools attrition within the first year or during the second year of operation. The information gathered can be used by the division, the home school community, and the home school organizations to develop strategies to better assist new home school families. It will also provide information to help the division make better decisions about how to allocate resources and data keeping and reporting.
DOA Performance Measures Intern, Office of the Secretary, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Political Science, Statistics, Government, Public Policy, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration
Major Task: Interns will become an integral part of the department, participating in activities, working with each division to track performance measures, attend meetings, provide administrative support, and track performance measures of each division.
Final Product or Outcome: Validate performance metrics for each division in the Department of Administration
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
Legislative Intern; NC Conference of Clerks of Superior Court, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Political Science, History, Sociology, Criminology, Pre-Law, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Criminal Justice, Government
Project Objective: To work as a team in the 2017 Long Session by developing presentations to legislative committees, talking points to members of the House and Senate on legislation we sponsor and take minutes in committees dealing with policy issues that affect the court system. The internship will provide valuable insight into the legislative process.
Major Tasks: Committee meeting attendance, create updates to bill tracking legislation of interest, correspondence with the elected officials at the General Assembly and the court system, conduct necessary research on bills and provide an analysis as needed, assist in office duties as they relate to the Long Session legislative requirements.
Final Product or Outcome: Intern will leave the program with a portfolio of “Legislative Updates” created, knowledge of the North Carolina General Assembly and contacts for their future careers.
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
N.C. State Fair Public Relations Intern – Social Networking and Grassroots Marketing, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising
Project Objective: To promote the N.C. State Fair, which is one of the largest events in the state and draws 900,000-plus annually. Promotions will be done through a number of venues including social networking sites, high school publications and media outlets. Intern will produce news releases, speaking points and other promotional materials, and coordinate the purchase of advertising in high school newspapers, sports programs and other school-related outlets. The intern will expand and populate the Fair's existing social networking sites through blog posts, online research and special contests and promotions.
Major Tasks: The intern will expand and improve social networking efforts for the State Fair; budget and create a grassroots advertising campaign focused on high school students; write press releases and speeches; organize events; and assist with other activities associated with State Fair preparations and promotions.
Final Product or Outcome: Student will create real-world portfolio pieces and gain hands-on experience as part of a public relations team. The intern will be involved in all aspects of promoting a large-scale event and will participate in planning meetings with Fair management and advertising company.
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COMMERCE
Graphic Design Intern; Tourism, Marketing and Global Branding, Tourism, Marketing and Global Branding, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Graphic Design, Art, Design; combination of Journalism and Design
Project Objective: To design and produce dynamic, professional marketing materials to promote tourism, film, sports, economic development, community development and international trade in North Carolina. These materials include but are not limited to trade show displays, banners, signs, brochures, invitations, publications and logos. These materials market North Carolina as a premier travel and business destination and help to create jobs for our state. All citizens of North Carolina will potentially benefit from this service.
Major Tasks: Intern will be involved at all levels of project design, including client meetings, layout, design, file set up and production. The intern will also gain experience working with large advertising agencies and will have the opportunity to network with all of our graphic design colleagues in the NC Society of Government Artists.
Final Product or Outcome: Collateral pieces related to each project, such as brochures, signage, reports and other printed materials. They will potentially have several professional pieces to include in their design portfolio as well as exposure to high profile clients such as the Governor’s office.
Summer Travel Counselor, I-95N Welcome Center, (1) Pleasant Hill
Major(s): Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing, Business Administration, Political Science, other
Project Objective: This project will expose the intern to North Carolina’s visitors, who spent a record $21.9 billion in the state in 2015. The intern will interact with individuals and families one-on-one to learn what brings them to North Carolina, and it will give the intern a chance to influence the visitors’’ spending in the state. Tourism expenditures supported 211,400 jobs in North Carolina and generated more than $5 billion in payroll income. State tax receipts as a result of visitor spending topped $1.1 billion in 2015, and local tax revenues directly resulting from visitor spending totaled more than $659.8 million. Also the intern will assist the manager in completing the online state material inventory of Maps, Travel Guides, Wine Guides, and Civil War Trail Maps, monthly reports such as foreign visitor count generated from electronic guest registry using IPad, motor coach bus report generated by counting busses and passengers, vehicles/reservations count for hotel r5ooms booked and new brochures approved to be displayed and distributed report. This internship is an excellent opportunity for the intern to learn about the tourism industry in North Carolina by being exposed to information about the state’s various attractions and accommodations, to learn welcome center operations firsthand, to add anecdotal experiences to textbook knowledge regarding the tourism industry, and to actually have a direct impact on visitor spending by promoting the state.
Major Tasks: The intern will help staff the reception desk at one of the state’s Welcome Centers, located on I-95 in Halifax County The I-95N Welcome Center greeted nearly 1,612,813 visitors in 2015. Since this is not a clerical position, the intern will be trained to answer visitor inquiries and assist with routine Welcome Center duties, just like one of North Carolina’s nationally certified travel counselors. Additionally, and while the intern is exposed to the North Carolina Visitors’ demographics data, he or she will be making comparisons between that data and the Welcome Center’s actual visitors’ demographics trend.
Final Product or Outcome: The intern will become familiar with tourist destinations across the state, with a concentration on mountain attractions. Back in the classroom, the intern will be able to draw on individual experiences with tourists to add authentic anecdotes to textbook instruction, and have a frontline knowledge of the state’s growing $21.9 billion tourism industry based not only on the general demographics of visitors to the state but also to the Welcome Centers and the monthly reports that reflect overall statistics about the program.
Summer Travel Counselor, I-95N Welcome Centers, (1) Mars Hill
Major(s): Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing, Business Administration, Political Science, other
Project Objective: This project will expose the intern to North Carolina’s visitors, who spent a record $21.9 billion in the state in 2015. The intern will interact with individuals and families one-on-one to learn what brings them to North Carolina, and it will give the intern a chance to influence the visitors’’ spending in the state. Tourism expenditures supported 211,400 jobs in North Carolina and generated more than $5 billion in payroll income. State tax receipts as a result of visitor spending topped $1.1 billion in 2015, and local tax revenues directly resulting from visitor spending totaled more than $659.8 million. Also the intern will assist the manager in completing the online state material inventory of Maps, Travel Guides, Wine Guides, and Civil War Trail Maps, monthly reports such as foreign visitor count generated from electronic guest registry using IPad, motor coach bus report generated by counting busses and passengers, vehicles/reservations count for hotel r5ooms booked and new brochures approved to be displayed and distributed report. This internship is an excellent opportunity for the intern to learn about the tourism industry in North Carolina by being exposed to information about the state’s various attractions and accommodations, to learn welcome center operations firsthand, to add anecdotal experiences to textbook knowledge regarding the tourism industry, and to actually have a direct impact on visitor spending by promoting the state.
Major Tasks: The intern will help staff the reception desk at one of the state’s Welcome Centers, located on 9
I-26 in Madison County The I-26W Welcome Center greeted nearly 289,459 visitors in 2015. Since this is not a clerical position, the intern will be trained to answer visitor inquiries and assist with routine Welcome Center duties, just like one of North Carolina’s nationally certified travel counselors. Additionally, and while the intern is exposed to the North Carolina Visitors’ demographics data, he or she will be making comparisons between that data and the Welcome Center’s actual visitors’ demographics trend.
Final Product or Outcome: The intern will become familiar with tourist destinations across the state, with a concentration on mountain attractions. Back in the classroom, the intern will be able to draw on individual experiences with tourists to add authentic anecdotes to textbook instruction, and have a frontline knowledge of the state’s growing $21.9 billion tourism industry based not only on the general demographics of visitors to the state but also to the Welcome Centers and the monthly reports that reflect overall statistics about the program.
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Marketing and Public Affairs Intern, President’s office/Executive Division, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English, Political Science, Web and/or Graphic Design
Project Objective: To aid in increased visibliltiy of the North Carolina Community College System through feature articles/press releases, social media, project management and marketing
Major Tasks: Author various feature articles for submission to agency publications and the agency website. Provide assistance in research related to speaking engagements and media interviews. Assist in facilitating media requests. Assist in socila media outreach and marketing campaigns Assistance with event planning as necessary.
Final Product or Outcome: Completed writing samples such as articles or news releases, graphic design or marketing pieces and hands on experience in a fast-paced setting dealing with the general public, media and internal and external stakeholders.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Coastal Nature Reserve Stewardship and Research Intern, Coastal Management, (1) Beaufort
Major(s): Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources, Marine Biology, Ecology, and other related environmental majors
Project Objective: Assist North Carolina Coastal Reserve research and stewardship staff with natural resources management, monitoring, and protection.
Major Tasks: Assist with: marsh vegetation sampling; wild horse and protected species monitoring; general nature reserve monitoring and maintenance; marine debris documentation and removal; nature trail maintenance; water quality equipment maintenance and deployment; boat operations.
Final Product or Outcome: The Rachel Carson Reserve will be protected through monitoring, maintenance, and management. Research on marsh vegetation will contribute to long-term marsh ecology studies. The intern will likely be able to identify and focus their academic and professional goals based on exposure to a diverse array of hands-on experiences. The intern may generate a project (e.g., report or presentation) based on a particular area of study they choose to pursue.
Biological Monitoring and Outreach Assistant, Coastal Management, (1) Wilmington
Major(s): Biology, Marine Biology, Environmental Studies, Environmental Education, Conservation Biology, Natural Resources Management, and Recreation Management
Project Objective: To provide the intern with field experience, particularly related to management of species of concern on protected publicly owned lands. To locate, record, protect and monitor sea turtle nests and ground nesting shorebird nests, as well as document success of reproduction and impacts of predators on select portions of the Masonboro Island National Estuarine Research Reserve. To assist in other biological monitoring activities such as diamondback terrapin population surveys, surveying of invasive species populations, and vegetation cataloguing activities. To support education and outreach activities for visitors regarding stewardship of coastal resources, protection of species of concern and monitoring programs at this site. The intern will learn to record and maintain GIS records related to field activities.
Major Tasks: Conducting regular patrols of portions of the Masonboro Island Reserve to identify and protect sea turtle nests; assisting with protection of shorebird nesting areas using protective structures and signage; installing and maintaining wildlife cameras used to assess nest failure; submitting data to appropriate local and state databases; maintaining GIS databases related to sea turtle and diamondback terrapin monitoring activities.
Final Product or Outcome: Complete, accurate GIS database of monitoring activities; data submitted to appropriate agencies. Draft report assessing causes of shorebird nest failure. Development of knowledge and skills related to biological monitoring activities.
Brownfields Research Intern, Waste Management, (1) Mooresville
Major(s): Economics, Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering, Environmental Science
Project Objective: Research the Magnitude, Reach and Effectiveness of Brownfields Tax Incentives and other Economic Benefits of the Brownfields Redevelopment Program and create an updatable statewide database on the brownfields tax incentives and methodology for maintenance of the database.
Major Tasks: Online research on property values before and after brownfields agreements and status/magnitude 10
of Brownfield Property Tax Incentives from local (county) property taxing authorities. Develop database and report on the value added to these properties as a result of redevelopment that has taken place. There is also the potential for surveys of major redevelopers to understand the importance of the tax incentives in redevelopment decisions.
Final Product or Outcome: An easily maintained and updateable database that demonstrates the level of economic benefits generated as a result of the Brownfields Property Reuse Act which has now facilitated redevelopment at over 400 properties statewide.
Assessment and Management of Coastal Fisheries Resources on the Outer Banks Intern, Marine Fisheries, (1) Manteo
Major(s): Marine Biology, Fisheries Science, Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Management, or any related fields.
Project Objective: Assist in various NCDMF independent and dependent sampling programs, collecting data essential to assessing finfish stocks and in the development of NC fishery management plans.
Major Tasks: Fishery independent experience includes trawling for juvenile finfish, fishing gill nets for adult fish or fishing long line gear for adult red drum from various locations along the Outer Banks including Pamlico Sound, Roanoke Sound and Croatan Sound. Along with collecting biological and environmental information from fishery dependent projects, interns will also assist in the tag and release of captured red drum. Fishery dependent sampling experience includes dock side sampling of commercially harvested finfish and crabs from a variety of fishing gear (pound nets, gill nets, long hauls) utilized along NC’s outer banks during the summer season.
Final Product or Outcome: Experience a wide variety of fishing gear techniques typically used in the collection of fisheries information for the management of fisheries resources. Skills learned are invaluable introductory experiences for those individuals interested in a career in fisheries sciences.
Long-Range Water Resources Planning and Ecological Flows in N.C. Streams, Water Resources, H2O Planning, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Ecology (Aquatic, Applied); Hydrology, Statistics, Environmental Engineering, Modeling
Project Objective: Help meet requirements of N.C.G.S. 143-355(o) by investigating and addressing data gaps identified in the Ecological Flow Science Advisory Board’s report; the report’s peer review and public comments; and beta testing DWR’s OASIS E-flow protocols.
Major Tasks: Review EFSAB’s report, peer review, public comments and related scientific literature. Run OASIS basin models and perform post-processing of output using DWR E-flow protocols. Compare results to other E-flow methodologies.
Final Product or Outcome: Strategy and Implementation of Ecological Flow in basin wide Hydrologic Modeling and Integration into DWR’s water quality/quantity basin wide planning efforts. Effectively communicating outcomes to the public in a Web-based application.
Shellfish Sanitation and Recreational Water Quality Alternate Lab Method Research, Marine Fisheries, (1) Morehead City
Major(s): Environmental Science, Physical and Biological sciences (Biology/Microbiology/Chemistry etc.), Public Health
Project Objectives: The Shellfish Sanitation and Recreational Water Quality Section within the Division of Marine Fisheries monitors coastal waters to protect the health of shellfish consumers and recreational bathers. The Section maintains two labs in order to analyze water samples collected by staff. The labs currently employ the Multiple Tube Fermentation method to enumerate fecal coliform for shellfish growing waters. An alternate method (mTEC Membrane Filtration) is approved for use in accordance with the National Shellfish Sanitation Program. This project seeks to develop a pilot project to compare these two methods and results using duplicate samples collected on boat sampling runs with staff.
Major Tasks: The intern would research the membrane filtration lab method to include necessary materials, equipment and cost. The intern would accompany staff in the field on boat sampling runs to collect side by side samples to be analyzed using both methods in the lab. The intern would be responsible for preparing and executing the membrane filtration method after collection. Other field and lab prep would be required, including media preparation, lab glassware cleaning, boat maintenance, etc. Ancillary lab and sampling duties to benefit the mission of the Section may be required.
Final Project or Outcome: The project would be summarized in a report that not only compared the results of the two methods, but also potentially lays the ground work for the Section to transition to this lab method. The summary should contain any benefits to changing lab methods such as cost or labor savings, as well as if there are any anticipated changes in shellfish growing area classifications due to the new method. A draft standard operating procedure (SOP) may be developed as well.
Coastal Reserve Education Intern, Coastal Management, (1) Beaufort
Major(s): Education, Biology, Environmental Science
Project Objectives: The Coastal Reserve Education Intern will learn about estuarine ecology and coastal processes. They will learn how to translate science information into age-appropriate learning materials and activities. The intern will learn different teaching techniques to use in a classroom and informal settings. They will also gain valuable hands-on science teaching experience, public speaking skills, leadership skills and 11
organizational skills necessary to be a successful educator.
Major Tasks: The intern will assist the Reserve Education Coordinator with summer camps, field trips and classroom activities. The intern will be involved in developing and presenting curriculum-based programs to a variety of age groups (pre-school through high school). The intern will be responsible for teaching portions of each program and will be encouraged to develop innovative activities to include in the summer camps and programs. A significant portion of the intern’s time will be spent in the preparation of activities and the rest of the time will be spent teaching students or leading field trips.
Final Product or Outcome: The intern will be involved in all aspects of summer camp development including program scheduling, student registration, curriculum development and teaching. The intern is expected to develop a hands-on activity that will be used during the summer programs and posted on our website for teacher use.
Environmental Safety Research Specialist, Energy, Mineral and Land Resources, (1) Mooresville
Major(s): Agricultural, Biological, Engineering, Environmental or Natural Resource Sciences
Project Objectives: To provide a motivated student who is interested in State Government and Environment for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working in Land Quality Section of Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources in Department of Environmental Quality. The intern will work directly with environmentalists, engineers and as well as other members of regulated community/public and will be able to get an experience in a diversity of state and federal environmental regulations including dam safety, industrial stormwater, mining and erosion control. This internship will include occasional field work, computer research, data entry, and writing inspection report/notification letters.
Major Tasks: The intern will be responsible for Working from a list of high and intermediate dams to be inspected in the fall, the intern could verify current ownership of the dam utilizing the applicable county GIS website, and provide proposed changes for review. Once these changes are approved, I-BEAM could be updated and a new one-page report submitted for review, with a draft notification of inspection. This would be useful and save time for all the specialists and provide the owners advance notice so that they may perform routine maintenance of their dams prior to our inspections. The intern will be Reviewing the MRO dam files to make sure EAPS for high hazard dams are entered into I-BEAM accurately. The intern could confirm and update the county emergency management addresses and numbers. The intern will also work in Mining, erosion and sediment control program and Industrial storm water to review these permits and inspections. Some additional responsibilities will be tailored toward the specific interests of the student in order to maximize the internship experience.
Final Product or Outcome: The student will exit this internship with a significant awareness of State and Federal regulations and day to day functions of Land Quality section. The intern will have first-hand knowledge of the environmental programs with knowledge of Dam Safety, Mining and Stormwater. The intern will also learn about research and development.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Legislative Internship with the N.C. House of Representatives, House of Representatives, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Political Science, Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, History, International Policy, International Studies, Global Studies.
Project Objective: Assist in maintaining the assigned member’s legislative office in a manner that provides guidance and resourceful information to constituents from within the member’s respective district.
Major Tasks: Assist legislative staff, interacts with constituents, track legislation for future outreach, assist with social media, provide administrative support, and serve as a liaison between the respective member and various offices.
Final Product or Outcome: The intern would leave with knowledge of how state government operates as a result of a first-hand and interactive experience gained throughout the duration of the internship. They will acquire a working knowledge of state government, the legislative process and constituent relations.
Legislative Research Assistant, North Carolina Senate, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Law, Public Administration; Political Science; Public Policy; English; Communications
Project Objective: The main objective of the internship assignment will include researching proposed or pending public policy issues, assisting with constituent Services, attending Senate member’s committee meetings Tuesdays through Thursday as well as daily Senate session, Additionally, the intern will assist staff in representing the Senate office to the public. Other duties will be required as requested by assigned Senator and his/her staff.
Major Tasks: Overall tasks will focus on data/information research and compilation of legislative issues, resolving constituent concerns, liaison and public communications, and a compilation of writings for Senate office.
Final Product or Outcome: Enhanced information learned about Legislative, State government and the committee processes, extensive training in communication skills through collaboration with state officials on constituent matters and gains the ability to interpret rules pertaining to Senate Legislative session. Additionally, writing skills are improved.
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GOVERNOR, OFFICE OF
Community and Constituent Services Intern, Office of Constituent Services, (3) Raleigh
Major(s): English, Communications, Public Policy, Liberal Arts
Project Objective: Intern will spend summer learning how the Office of the Governor manages constituent concerns on a daily basis and experience how we reach out to communities across the state.
Major Tasks: Interns will become an integral part of the department, participating in all activities including special projects, community outreach, and daily activities that help manage our office. Interns will also have an opportunity to learn about and research legislation, interact with legislators and attend community events with staff.
Final Product or Outcome: A wider understanding of how the Office of the Governor reaches out to constituents, other agencies and elected officials.
Intern to the Chief-of-Staff, Office of the Chief-of-Staff, (2) Raleigh
Major(s): Business Administration, Business, Pre-Law, Public Policy, advanced degree preferred
Project Objective: Gain knowledge and insight of the day to day workings in the office of the Governor’s Chief-of-Staff
Major Tasks: Assignments approved by Chief-of-Staff
Final Product or Outcome: Completion and Report of project or tasks preformed
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Broughton Hospital Junior Mentor Program Intern, Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities, Broughton Hospital, (1) Morganton
Major(s): Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Human Services, Social Services, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education
Project Objective: The Broughton Hospital Junior Mentor Program is specifically designed to meet four core objectives; to educate youth about mental illness, foster mental health advocacy, develop career interest in psychiatric healthcare, and provide a service-learning opportunity through volunteerism.
Major Tasks: Responsible for general management of youth participants and coordination of program. Research and prepare lesson plans, activities and events to teach students about mental illness, psychiatric care, advocacy organizations, and NC’s mental healthcare system. Assist hospital department directors and staff in developing “department specific” mentoring activities that enhance each student’s learning experience. Explore partnerships with community agencies and advocacy organizations to schedule guest speakers and events. Perform operational duties that include reviewing and updating handbooks, program policies, surveys, assessments, and other program materials.
Final Product or Outcome: Upon completion of this program, students and interns alike will have acquired a greater knowledge and understanding about mental healthcare to become strong advocate leaders for mental health within their schools, colleges, universities and community.
Volunteen Program, Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities, J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center, (1) Morganton
Major(s): Communication, Sociology or other Human Service fields – Social Work, Psychology, Education or Special Education, Recreation, Non-Profit Management, Business
Project Objective: The Volunteen program matches youth-aged volunteers with staff and/or residents at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center - a residential facility for people with intellectual disabilities. The objective of this summer-volunteer project is to educate the youth about people with disabilities and to expose them to how the residents live their day-to-day lives. The program teaches the youth job skills, increases self confidence and promotes volunteerism within the community. The intern would assist in the program by directly managing the program with the Volunteer Coordinator responsible for the Volunteen Program.
Major Tasks: The intern is responsible for the general management of a diverse group of 50-60 youth involved in the program. This involves monitoring the Volunteens' daily activities; being a mentor/role model for the youth; matching the youth to volunteer sites; coordinating weekly meetings, field trips, lectures and special events; developing an e-newsletter for Volunteens and supervisors; evaluation of the program; managing the program's budget; and record­keeping (documenting volunteer hours, etc.). The intern will document the program through video and/or photographs.
and create a video scrapbook that will be used for reflection, as an educational tool, and to be shown at an end-of­summer recognition.
Final Product or Outcome: The outcome of the "Volunteen" program, for which the intern will be directly responsible, is to provide career exploration, positive job skill development, awareness of intellectual disabilities and to provide a safe and educational environment for the youth. The tangible product for the intern will be the video scrapbook reflecting different job sites and the experiences of the youth volunteers.
Junior Volunteen Coordinator, Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities, Central Regional Hospital, (1) Butner
Major(s): Education, Human Services, Journalism, Psychology, Public Relations, Recreation, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education
Project Objective: To provide a summer enrichment program for community high-school volunteers at Central Regional Hospital, an acute psychiatric facility. This 13
program provides an interactive learning experience for teen volunteers to better understand mental illness and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness while working with hospitalized patients.
Major Tasks: The Junior Volunteer Program Coordinator works closely with the Volunteer Services Department and various hospital disciplines to coordinate an enrichment program for a diverse group of community high school volunteers. The coordinator plans and implements a program utilizing volunteer participation in various therapeutic activities with patients and to plan special patient events. Additional coordinator responsibilities include scheduling speakers to educate/share career opportunities, incorporate engaging learning activities to develop team building and leadership skills along with a service-learning project for volunteers
Final Product or Outcome: The coordinator will develop an understanding of work within a large psychiatric facility and have opportunities to further explore/shadow specific disciplines. The coordinator will hone leadership, program development and professional skills. Intern and volunteers will have a better understanding of mental illness. The coordinator will create a media project reflective of this program and a portfolio that will be used as a training tool/guide for future coordinators.
WOW (World of Work) Youth Employment Intern, Division of Services for the Blind, NC Rehabilitation Center for the Blind, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Graduate Student with major in Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Guidance and Counseling, Special Education, Psychology.
Project Objective: Graduate level intern participates in the development and implementation of the summer work experience program (WOW) for students who are blind and visually impaired. WOW students are ages 16-19, reside on the Governor Morehead School campus and work in various jobs located throughout Raleigh. This work experience is often their first job, so they learn the soft skills needed to become a good employee. The program begins with three days of orientation that may include interviewing skills, appropriate behaviors in the workplace, strategies on how to resolve social and job related conflicts, and safe travel to the job site.
Major Tasks: The intern will work with the WOW team in reviewing student applications to become aware of each student’s skill set, participate in job development, assist students in learning their job duties, monitor student progress on the job site and develop a power point presentation of student experiences and their work sites.
Final Product or Outcome: A successful and meaningful work experience for the intern and 10 youth, and a positive experience for the employer in working with persons with disabilities. The power point presentation of each student’s work experiences will be presented on the final day of the program.
Education: Creating Literacy Supports for Students with Special Needs, State Operated Healthcare Facilities, Murdoch Developmental Center, (1) Butner
Major(s): Education, Special Education
Project Objective: To develop literacy/reading supports for students with Special Needs.
Major Tasks: Conducting Literacy assessments for students with Autism and other Disabilities; Analyzing Literacy data; Conducting small literacy group sessions, conducting 1-1 reading intervention sessions; working collaboratively with a team of Educators to develop new Literacy initiatives.
Final Product or Outcome: Increased achievement in Reading for students with severe to moderate cognitive and learning challenges
Programs and Services to Persons with Disabilities,
State Office, Vocational Rehabilitation, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Business
Project Objective: To assist with the development and provision of multifaceted services to persons with disabilities in the state of North Carolina. Intern will interface with a variety of sections within the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services located at the state office in Raleigh, NC. Under the auspices of Vocational Rehabilitation, the sections include Assistive Technology, Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living.
Major Tasks: Become knowledgeable of Assistive Technology program and equipment and be able to provide information to the public about loaner equipment, work on special projects or grants secured by the Assistive Technology Section, work closely with the employment section under Vocational Rehabilitation; specifically as it relates to legislation under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and finally to interface with our Independent Living Program to assist individuals live more independently in their home and community utilizing such services as Money Follows the Person and NC Housing Finance, Displacement Prevention Program (OPP).
Final Project or Outcome: Greater outreach and quality of service provision to persons with disabilities.
Office of the Internal Auditor Intern, Office of the Internal Auditor, Compliance, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Accounting, Business Administration / Management
Project Objective: The Enhancing Accountability in Government through Leadership and Education (EAGLE) Project is the internal controls program of the Office of the State Controller. Similar to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) efforts for publicly traded companies, the EAGLE Project is required to report on standards, policies and procedures implemented within NC State operations by documenting, testing and evaluating internal controls within each state agency to ensure standards are being met; policies are being followed and procedures are 14
being carried out per management and governmental regulation's intentions. OIA's Compliance team is primarily responsible for DHHS's EAGLE compliance efforts, and OIA has IT, Performance, Investigation, and Risk Mitigation and Audit Monitoring (RMAM) groups that are tasked with conducting or following up on various audits of other grants, programs, or business operations.
Major Tasks: The intern will review internal control documentation, gain an understanding of and document control processes, prepare work papers, perform control testing, evaluate the results of those tests, and assist in communicating the results to management. As OIA workloads and circumstances vary, the intern will work with all OIA teams in varying degrees.
Final Product or Outcome: The intern will present their completed work product to the various audit seniors and managers in each of the OIA teams.
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Transition Office Intern, Transition, (2) Raleigh
Major(s): Business, Communications, Public Admin, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Marketing, IT
Project Objective: To introduce future workforce to state government and information technology field. Gain valuable and potentially innovative insight to solve problems and raise knowledge for process improvement.
Major Tasks: Project specific deliverables, Gain experience in change management practices.
Final Product or Outcome: Each intern is assigned to a group project and evaluated at the end of the internship.
INSURANCE
Process Mapping and Improvement Initiative, Controller’s Office, Budget and Planning, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Business Administration (concentration in Accounting, Finance), Public Administration, Information Technology.
Project Objective: The intern will assist the Director in the documentation of core business processes being managed by the Controller’s Office staff. The intern will utilize process improvement methodology (consistent with Lean Six Sigma) to provide written narratives and visual maps of each process including: decision point identification, cause/effect flow, and participant responsibilities on a micro level. This microanalysis will provide decision makers with the information they need to ensure business processes are as efficient as possible, leading to improved customer service.
Major Tasks: Process documentation and mapping, meeting facilitation (when intern is equipped to lead and facilitate discussions), and project meeting logistics.
Final Product or Outcome: Compilation of business process documentation organized by functional areas of the unit (purchasing, accounts payable, etc.). Final documentation to include; narratives and visual process maps (Visio)
JUDICIAL
Summer Intern for Court of Appeals, Appellate, (3) Raleigh
Major(s): Law
Project Objective: Assist in research and writing of memoranda for judges of the North Carolina Court of Appeals for use in resolving and deciding cases before the Court.
Major Tasks: Read and comprehend petitions, appellate briefs, and records on appeal filed with the Supreme Court. Research appropriate legal arguments and issues for pending cases. Prepare bench briefs for cases scheduled for argument. Discuss cases with the Justice and law clerks. Compete special projects as requested by the Justice or law clerks. Write memos on legal issues as specified by the Justice or law clerks.
Final Product or Outcome: Draft opinions, bench briefs, and other legal memoranda.
Judicial Summer Intern, Supreme Court, (3) Raleigh
Major(s): Law
Project Objective: Assist in research and writing of memoranda for judges of the NC Court of Appeals for use in resolving and deciding cases.
Major Tasks: Read and digest Record on Appeal and Appellate briefs. Research appropriate legal arguments and issues. Discuss cases with Judges and Research Assistants. Assist in preparation of draft opinions and bench briefs. Check legal citations in draft opinions.
Final Product or Outcome: Bench briefs and completed memoranda.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, OFFICE OF
Internship – Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Lieutenant Governor’s Office, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Communications, English, History, Political Science, Pre-Law, Public Policy
Project Objective: Interns will assist with a variety of tasks with in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, including policy research, briefs, reports, constituent services, communications, administrative duties and event staffing. By participating in integral office duties, interns will gain a further understanding of state government and the responsibilities of the Lieutenant Governor.
Major Tasks: Daily tasks include compiling news briefs from the state’s major news sources, updating county information prior to the Lieutenant Governor’s trips to various communities, and engaging in various research-based tasks pertaining to current issues and events. Interns will also assist with constituent work in order to build relationships with other state agencies.
Final Product or Outcome: Interns will gain a first-hand perspective toward state government operations. They will witness how the Lieutenant Governor plays a 15
role within the executive and legislative branches of government. Interns will have a greater understanding of statewide issues that affect North Carolina. Additionally, they will experience a genuine feeling of civic participation within state government.
NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Wildlife Educator- Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, Wildlife Commission, Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, (1) Pisgah Forest
Major(s): Wildlife/Wildlife Biology, Biology, Fisheries, Science Education, Early Childhood, Education, Zoology, Natural Science, Natural Resource Mgt., Parks and Recreation, Conservation Biology, Environmental Education, Secondary Education, Elementary Education, Environmental Sciences, Wildlife Resources, Wildlife Science and Natural Science.
Project Objective: The primary purpose of Wildlife Education is to administer and coordinate educational programs designed to facilitate the conservation of the state's wildlife and other interrelated natural resources and the environment humans share with these resources. The intern will teach existing programs to the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education's program participants and interpret the exhibits to the center visitors.
Major Tasks: Teaching wildlife education programs to children (PreK-High School) including fishing programs and visitor enhancements thru exhibit interpretation.
Final Product or Outcome: Increase number of education programs that can be offered free to the public. Intern will gain real world experience in a non-formal setting teaching children and adults hands-on programs, intern will gain knowledge in wildlife education, intern will gain experience in public speaking, intern will become valued member of PCWE team. Intern will understand the importance of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s mission which is “to conserve North Carolina’s wildlife resources and their habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow hunters, anglers, boaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation.”
Collections and Education Intern, Museum of Cape Fear, (1) Fayetteville
Major(s): Public History, History, Museum Studies, Cultural Resources
Project Objective: Prepare artifacts in the Poe House Collection for accession by photographing, writing descriptions, doing research, writing condition reports, and completing forms for the NC Museum of History Accessions Committee. The 2014 YAIO Intern photographed and wrote descriptions for nearly 500 artifacts including china, glassware, decorative ceramics, and other late 19th early 20th century household items. There are many more pieces to be documented. Possibilities could include working with textiles, tools, fire arms, and /or archival material depending on the intern’s interest and knowledge. In addition, the intern will assist the education staff with our annual Summer History Camp for youth aged 9-12 years. This is a continuation of the project begun by our 2014 YAIO Intern.
Major Tasks: Artifact documentation through photographing, writing descriptions, researching, and writing condition reports for pieces primarily in the Poe House Collection. This includes performing necessary research to document provenance and historical value of the items. Serve as a group leader for the museum’s 2017 Summer History Camp and assist education staff with preparing materials and activities for the week long camp. Additionally, the intern may be required to give guided tours of the 1897 Poe House and provide visitor services as needed.
Final Product or Outcome: The intern will provide a catalogued list and documentation as required for the artifacts and materials in the Museum of the Cape Fear’s Poe House Collection assigned by the Collections Supervisor. The intern will assist with preparation and implementation of a successful 2017 Summer History Camp.
Education Program Assistant, Maritime Museum in Beaufort, (1) Beaufort
Major(s): Archeology, American History, American Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Resources, Education, Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Fisheries Science, Folk Culture Studies, History, History Education, U.S. History, Marine Ecology, Marine Sciences, Maritime Studies, Museum Science, Museum Studies, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Oceanography, Public History, Recreation, Tourism, Science Education, Wildlife, Wildlife Education
Project Objective: The intern will receive an introduction to museum education programs; learn about facility operations, collections, artifacts, research and exhibit design. The intern will gain professional experience as a program assistant to staff educators involved in museum programs. For an independent project, the intern will utilize skills and knowledge acquired over the summer to create and present an original program related to maritime history or environment.
Major Tasks: Assist staff educators with conducting educational programs, in the museum and in the field. Examples of programs include artifact/history-based lectures, field hikes and trips on the water covering history of the area, special events and guided museum tours. The intern will instruct summer camp programs related to North Carolina’s maritime history and environment for grades K-6. Operate audio visual equipment for auditorium presentations, conduct research using library and internet resources and prepare materials for programs.
Final Product or Outcome: The intern will gain experience in educational program design, implementation and evaluation in a museum and field setting. With help from the intern the museum will increase the scope and depth of its educational services. 16
The intern will obtain a complete understanding of North Carolina’s maritime history, heritage and environment as well as aspects of the professional operation of a state history museum.
WWI Military Collections Archives Internship, State Archives/Special Collections Unit, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Public History, Library Science, Digital Preservation, Archival Studies, American History, Military History
Project Objective: To physically reprocess; house, label and number all boxes and folder; verify and research materials’ ownership history; and create finding aids for each individual collection of original WWI historic archival materials and military records in the Military Collection for the WWI centennial commemoration (2017-2019).
Project Objective: Working with multiple preservation issues for multiple formats of original materials dating to World War I (1914-1919); choosing multiple archival enclosures and storage options; creating metadata; writing historical biographies or military unit histories; and reformatting deteriorating materials. Work with the Military Collection Archivist on rights’ issues with collections and archival materials. The project will work to select individual materials and collections for digitation. The project will also determine materials needing conservation work, and the intern will work with the Military Collection Archivist to determine preservation enclosures for the materials receiving conservation treatment. Intern(s) will gain experience describing archival materials using the professional archival standards Encoded Archival Description (EAD) and Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)
Final Product or Outcome: To completely process at least five, and at most ten, archival collections of WWI materials, all of various amounts of materials (to include two archival collections).
Summer Program Educator, NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher/Education Department, (1) Kure Beach
Major(s): Natural Sciences, Biology, Biological Sciences, Zoology, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Education, Environmental Education, Parks and Recreation, Conservation, Conservation Biology, Elementary Education, Environmental Studies, Life Science, Marine Sciences, Marine Ecology, Oceanography, Recreation, Recreation Management, Science Education, Secondary Education, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Science, Wildlife
Project Objective: This position provides an opportunity to inspire an appreciation for, and conservation of, North Carolina’s aquatic environments through interactive public programs. The intern implements informal education programs, providing accurate and current information, and completes a project to contribute to the aquarium’s education mission.
The aquarium offers a fun and exciting work environment. The successful intern will be energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about the stewardship of North Carolina’s natural resources. Environmental education in an aquarium setting can be an exciting career option for science and/or education majors.
Major Tasks: Contribute to educational programs, including free and fee-based programs on and off-site, assist with and lead summer camp programs, behind the scenes tours, outdoor programming, and off-site outreach programming, handle live animals such as marine invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians, provide educational on-the-floor expertise while interacting with aquarium visitors, and Gain knowledge of and experience in all aspects of aquarium operations.
Final Product or Outcome: Aquarium visitors and off-site audiences who are well informed about North Carolina’s natural resources and satisfied with their visit and/or program. One or more of the following: content and activity to be used in conjunction with an outreach or summer camp program, content and activity to be used in conjunction with an on-site program or interpretative cart; informational piece for public consumption, or other conservation education related projects.
Jellyfish Intern, Aquariums, Roanoke Island, (1) Manteo
Major(s): Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, any natural science or conservation major
Project Objectives: Assist the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island with propagation of jellyfish and live food for the recently constructed Delicate Drifters exhibit. The intern would be part of the jelly care team, learning about many aspects of working in a public aquarium: exhibit maintenance and presentation, animal care, animal life cycles and dietary needs, and plumbing and life support. The care and exhibit of live animals meets the Aquarium’s mission of inspiring appreciation of North Carolina’s aquatic environments.
Major Tasks: Daily and weekly tasks associated with jelly husbandry: culture of live food for jellies, feeding jellies on exhibit and behind the scenes, assisting with propagation of jellies.
Final Product or Outcome: This new exhibit, Delicate Drifters, opened in September 2016. We anticipate that having an intern assisting with the care of this exhibit will allow for staff to successfully grow and maintain a healthy and diverse population of exhibit animals. The intern will learn the care and life cycle of an interesting group of species.
Monitoring and Identifying Pollinators and Their Use of Native Plant Habitat, Aquariums, Roanoke Island, (1) Manteo
Major(s): Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, Plant Sciences, Entomology, Landscape Design
Project Objectives: Pollinator populations will be observed and identified in the Aquarium’s wildflower meadow and plant nursery. Data will be collected on pollinator numbers and species diversity, and on the 17
relative value of various native plant species to the pollinators.
Major Tasks: Monitor activity of pollinators and other insects visiting native plants, and record observations.
Identify insects from observations and photographs, using field guides, online resources, and consultation. Identify plants in study sites with assistance from project supervisor. Create a database using information collected during field work. Interact with Aquarium visitors at the wildflower meadow and encourage their participation in the Aquarium’s citizen science initiative to promote pollinator awareness and conservation. Assist in maintenance of native plants in the study sites.
Final Product or Outcome: Native plants in the Aquarium’s wildflower meadow attract and support many different native pollinators that are not often seen in more traditional landscaping. Data recorded during peak activity in summer may provide valuable information for researchers and help to advance critically-needed pollinator conservation.
Special Activities Instructor Intern, NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island, (1) Manteo
Major(s): Biology, Marine Sciences, Marine Biology, Conservation Biology, Education, Elementary Education, Environmental Science, Environmental Education, Environmental Studies, Marketing, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Outdoor Education, Parks & Recreation, Public Relations, Science Education, Wildlife, Wildlife Education, Zoology, & Communications
Project Objective: The Special Activities Instructor Intern will educate Aquarium visitors through an array of fun activities in an effort to "inspire appreciation and conservation of North Carolina's aquatic environments." This project will immerse an intern in environmental education experiences, both on site and in the field, with groups of all ages.
Major Tasks: The Special Activities Instructor Intern at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island will be involved in promotion, preparation, and instruction of indoor and outdoor activities, such as: fishing, kayak eco-tours, behind-the-scenes tours, animal/feeding programs, overnights, beach ecology trips, and salt marsh excursions. This Intern will participate heavily in Summer Day Camps, which incorporate many of the above listed activites. Daily tasks include assisting with camps, leading public programs, promoting programs within the Aquarium, handling live animals, and assembling education materials. This intern should be flexible, be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time, posess strong people skills, and be able to adapt to a fast-paced schedule.
Final Product or Outcome: The intern will gain teaching experience, practical work experience, and exposure to associated skill sets in a non-traditional marine science setting with both families and summer campers. Visitors will benefit from additional staff who can provide more public programming.
Husbandry Intern, NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, (1) Pine Knoll Shores
Major(s): Biology, Marine Biology, Marine Science, Ecology, Natural Science
Project Objective: Interns will be immersed in all aspects of aquatic and terrestrial animal husbandry. During the summer program, interns will discover the inner workings of the husbandry department at the Aquarium. After a short training period, they will become involved in the daily animal husbandry routine at the Aquarium. During the internship, the intern will learn the importance of animal nutrition, food preparation, exhibit maintenance and disease prevention and treatment at a public aquarium.
Major Tasks: Summer interns will be involved in nearly every task performed by our full time husbandry staff. This will include: animal acquisition, quarantine protocols, disease control, diet preparation, feeding, and exhibit maintenance.
Final Product or Outcome: At the end of the program the intern will be familiar with most aspects of public aquarium operations. The intern will be able to make the decision if working at a public aquarium is the path they want to take with their career.
Assistant Park Ranger, South Mountains State Park, (1) Connelly Springs
Major(s): biology, botany, conservation/biology, earth science, ecology, education, environmental education, environmental science, forestry, geology, history, natural resources, parks and recreation, plant ecology, recreation, science education, wildlife education or any other related major
Project Objectives: Actively assist park rangers with environmental education and a variety of natural resource management related projects. Provide the general public and organized groups with environmental education programs. Educate park visitors and make them more aware of ongoing natural resource management practices in the park. Intern will be assigned a special natural resource project related to their field of interest that will be of benefit to the park.
Major Tasks: Present environmental education programs, monitor known species, identify and inventory flora and fauna found within North Carolina’s largest state park, assist with trail construction and maintenance and invasive species control/removal, hike trails and explore backcountry areas, and assist staff with day to day operations of a state park with 40+ miles of trails, over 19,000 acres of land and designated outstanding resource waters. Assist with NC State Parks Centennial programs and events.
Final Product or Outcome: Increase offerings of Jr. Ranger programs and outreach. Expand the park’s list of known flora and fauna on the Division of Parks & Rec. Natural Resource Inventory Database (NRID) and Image Database (ID), potentially adding new species records for the park. Park visitors will have a better understanding and appreciation of natural resources and have a better experience. 18
Assistant Park Ranger, Carolina Beach State Park, (1) Carolina Beach
Major(s): Parks and Recreation, Environmental Science, Environmental Education, Marine Science, Biology, or elementary or secondary education with a concentration in environmental education.
Project Objective: The object of this internship is to expose the Intern to a variety of experiences related to the daily operation of a NC State Park and to gain new skills and experiences that will assist them in the future.
Major Tasks: Intern will present weekly educational programs, including but not limited to; hikes and talks to the general public, school groups, summer camps and other groups visiting the park; assist in the maintenance and upkeep of 7 miles of hiking trails, 83 campsites, two bathhouses and a 25 table picnic area with restroom facilities; assist with various ongoing resource management projects including invasive species removal and control, longleaf pine habitat restoration, and control burns; and the Intern may also assist with bird banding and sea turtle nest excavation.
Final Project or Outcome: The anticipated outcome of this internship will be new experiences and skills obtained along with a greater understanding of the operational procedures of a NC State Park. During the summer the intern will work on a “Final Project” which will encompass knowledge and skills learned throughout the summer internship. Projects could be interpretive display, brochure, program, etc. The project type and theme will be determined midway through the internship.
Investigate Lab Assistant, NC Museum of Natural Sciences – School of Lifelong Education, Nature Research Center, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Science majors – Can be either in the natural sciences or physical sciences.
Project Objectives: Research, develop, and present educational programs, exhibits, or classes designed for a public hands-on science lab located within the Museum’s Nature Research Center (www.naturalsciences.org). The Natural World Investigate lab is open seven days a week to hundreds of visitors per day. The programs, classes, or exhibits developed for this space will provide relevant and accessible activities designed to help museum visitors understand current science research and the natural world. The topics covered are Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Crime Scene Investigation, Environmental Science, Bioremediation, and Physical Science.
Major Tasks: Choose the symbiont relationship for your activity, exhibit or class, research the topic, observe and model from existing programs or exhibits, staff presenters and volunteers, design (and build if necessary with museum staff help) the program, cart, exhibit or class for the Natural World Investigate Lab, assist in managing the Lab during public hours
Final Product or Outcome: Program, cart, exhibit or class that can be tested and presented to visitors by the end of the internship.
Curatorial Assistant & Gallery Specialist Intern, NC Museum of Natural Sciences – Arthropod Zoo, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Background in the Natural Sciences is preferred (Major/Minor incl. Wildlife Biology, Gen. Biology, Zoology, Entomology, Ecology, and/or Chemistry)
Project Objective: It is the objective of this position to introduce and familiarize interested persons to the diversity of form and function of this planet’s most diverse group of animals, the arthropods (incl. Insects, Arachnids, Crustaceans, and more!). Interns will learn about arthropod care in captivity, their importance in the environment and many more aspects of how museums and zoos function behind the scenes.
Major Tasks: Daily maintenance of the “Living Arthropod Collection” and gallery; field work;
program development. The intern will play a role in the preparations of Special Events (incl. our annual “Bugfest” event).
Final Product or Outcome: Unlike other facets within this institution, The Arthropod Zoo requires constant upkeep. Since the emphasis of this gallery is LIVE exhibits and LIVE backup animals for educational programs, there is a “never ending” component with the need for renewal and maintenance. The intern will become an integral part of the gallery’s upkeep and an important member of the staff, especially as pertains to the dissemination of arthropod related information to the general public and staff.
Visitor Studies at NC Museum of Natural Sciences, NC Museum of Natural Sciences – Exhibit and Digital Media, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Museum Studies, Marketing, Public Relations, Statistics, Mathematics, Natural Sciences (Biology, Paleontology, Ecology, Zoology, Paleontology, Geology, etc.), Education, Psychology, History, Political Science, Anthropology, Public History, English, Sociology, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Economics, Accounting, Industrial Design
Project Objective: The objective of this project is to study Museum visitors’ demographics, usage of Museum facilities and programs, and stated preferences for potential or ongoing Museum exhibitions, programs, events, or other offerings. These data will help the Museum and the Visitor Studies Committee to recommend changes that will better meet the needs of Museum visitors.
Major Tasks: The visitor studies intern would observe and interview visitors within the Museum of Natural Sciences, which is currently the most visited attraction in North Carolina, to determine demographics, user preferences, and behaviors within Museum exhibits and programs. Intern would analyze and report findings to Visitor Studies committee and other museum staff, recommending changes to exhibitions, programs, signage, customer service, or other policies and procedures involving visitors. 19
Final Product or Outcome: Intern will produce a series of short reports that summarize the data collected regarding visitors’ demographics, behaviors, and preferences, and include recommendations for better accommodating visitors’ needs. The intern will gain a better understanding of the day-to-day workings of a museum and the various roles and careers within a museum. Materials produced will greatly enhance the intern’s professional portfolio.
Discovery Room & Outdoor Learning Environment Intern, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Early Childhood/Discovery Room, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Biology, Parks & Recreation, Wildlife Ecology, Zoology, Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Science Education
Project Objective: Facilitate children and families’ natural science learning experiences through playful exploration and direct contact with specimens and objects. Time will be split between two hands-on, intergenerational, interactive exhibit areas: The Discovery Room (indoors at the Museum) and the Prairie Ridge EcoStation’s Nature PlaySpace (an outdoor satellite site approx. 6 miles from the Museum).
Major Tasks: Engage with visitors in the Discovery Room and at the Prairie Ridge EcoStation’s Nature PlaySpace to facilitate learning and exploration. Interact with Museum staff, docents and visitors in a professional manner to maintain, develop, field test, and evaluate current and new exhibits and programs inside in the Discovery Room and outside at the Nature PlaySpace. Assist with other educational Museum programming as needed. Experience the breadth of the Museum as an educational and research facility.
Final Product or Outcome: Produce a Nature PlaySpace program or feature highlighting a North Carolina plant, animal, or habitat that connects the Museum and the interest of the intern. Create a portfolio of written and photographic materials of experiences at the Museum. Provide a positive experience for Museum visitors as they learn by hands-on observation of real objects and specimens.
Summer Camp Intern, NC Museum of Natural Sciences – Education, (2) Raleigh
Major(s): Education, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Natural Sciences, Environmental Education; Museum Studies
Project Objective: Enhance the knowledge and experience of the interns with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences as an institution, research facility, and educational resource through summer camp programs. Camps offer a fun, informal opportunity to learn through hands-on activities, fieldtrips, games, and crafts. The intern will assist pre-K through eighth-grade students as they explore a wide variety of topics (space, aquatic ecosystems, dinosaurs, etc.) using live animals, natural history objects and props in indoor and outdoor settings. Interns will interact with parents and staff to ensure clear communication of daily activities and learning objectives. One fourth of the intern’s time is devoted to understanding museums including time spent with exhibits, research, outreach and other education sections.
Major Tasks: Interns will help ensure smooth transitions during drop-off/pick-up for camps; communicate with children, parents, Museum staff, and researchers in a professional manner; implement fun natural science activities for lunch care and assist staff in all aspects of camp program.
Final Product or Outcome: Interns will gain in experience leading groups of children from diverse backgrounds while teaching numerous natural science topics. They will develop natural science curriculum for lunch care. Interns will provide a positive experience for campers as they teach experientially with live animals, objects and specimens.
Public Relations/Communications Intern, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Community Engagement, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Communications, Public Relations, Journalism
Project Objective: This internship opportunity will give students hands-on experience in public relations while promoting the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences.
Major Tasks: The intern will be afforded opportunities to write press releases, media advisories, magazine, and newspaper articles.
Final Product or Outcome: Experience, clips for their portfolio and the opportunity to gain a career mentor.
Interpretation, Education, and Research Intern, State Historic Sites, Historic Halifax State Historic Site, (1) Halifax
Major(s): History, Public History, Museum Studies, American Studies, Cultural Resources, Education, Secondary Education, Anthropology
Project Objective: To provide the intern with a well-rounded introduction to the museum education and public history fields though costumed interpretation, visitor services, museum outreach, and educational programming.
Major Tasks: The intern will assist full time staff by conducting costumed interpretive programs, living history exhibitions, research and contribution to the site’s newsletter, visitor services, and creating an interactive educational program to conduct with young visitors.
Final Product or Outcome: The intern will research, document, and produce an interactive activity that can be used to fuel educational experiences at the site. They will also gain invaluable experience working in a public history environment on a broad range of projects including visitor outreach, programming, community involvement, and interpretation.
Natural Resource Management Intern, Parks and Recreation, Pilot Mountain State Park, (1) Pinnacle
Majors(s): Biology, Forestry, Parks and Recreation Management, Ecology, Natural Resource 20
Management/Conservation, any Natural Science based major would be suitable
Project Objective: To locate, map and treat invasive plant species at Pilot Mountain State Park. The intern in this position will use GPS and GIS to mark and map the locations of invasive plants in Pilot Mountain State Park. Using this information, the intern will be expected to effectively reduce the presence of invasive plant species as much as possible. The intern will be provided with the needed supplies to complete these tasks. Park staff will provide the intern with training on how to safely mix and handle herbicides. The person in this position will be relied upon to work independently most of the time.
Major Tasks: Identify, locate and map invasive plant species within Pilot Mountain State Park. Treat those species using herbicide and/or manual removal to reduce the prevalence of those invasive species.
Final Product or Outcome: The intern will create a map indicating the locations of various species of invasive plants and reduce in the overall number of invasive plants within the park. This will allow for the native plants found throughout the park to experience less competition for resources. Also a reduction in the amount of invasive species will hopefully slow or halt their spread into areas that are habitat for rare plant species.
Marine Education Internship, Aquariums, Roanoke Island, (1) Manteo
Major(s): Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Environmental Policy, Parks and Recreation, Marine Biology, Secondary Science Education, Elementary Education, Communication, Tourism, and Environmental Resource Management
Project Objective: The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island’s mission is to inspire appreciation and conservation of North Carolina’s aquatic waterways. As part of the Education team, the marine education intern will use public programming within the Aquarium to achieve that mission. Programming focuses on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and includes animal encounters, theater programs, creature features, interactive touch tanks, and dive shows. In every program, the Aquarium education team aims to incorporate conservation messaging that asks our visitors to take part in preserving and conserving North Carolina’s aquatic habitats. As part of the Education team, the intern will have a vital role in educating the public about our marine habitats and how the public can actively help in their protection. Throughout the internship, interns will learn animal handling skills, public speaking techniques, customer service skills, content management system software skills, and engage with a variety of public of differing ages, backgrounds, and interest levels.
Major Tasks: Interns will be taught how to work with live animals including reptiles, amphibians, land and marine invertebrates as well as given opportunities to work with other Aquarium departments as time allows. Animal handling is a large component of the position as interns will present live animal programs and creature features on a daily basis. Other job components include, but are not limited to, the following: conducting public education programs (sharks, sea turtles, jellyfish, etc.); introducing and showing videos; introducing guest speakers; providing information to Aquarium visitors, including teachers, students, and general public; staffing discovery carts and learning stations; answering questions in various galleries; monitoring the Close Encounters tanks; and assisting with other tasks as assigned. Impromptu programming is encouraged throughout the Aquarium to ensure that our guests and the intern have a full experience while at the Aquarium.
Final Product or Outcome: At the end of this internship, interns will have gained an insight into how an AZA accredited Aquarium functions while also gaining an understanding of what informal education is. Through their presentations and their research into various subjects they will gain a deeper understanding of marine ecosystems as well as the animals that live there. Communication skills, presentation styles, and the ability to present to a diverse audience will be greatly enhanced due to their daily use of these skills. Depending on the intern and timing, there is also the possibility of the intern completing an intern project that adds to the Aquariums’ ability to meet its mission as well as providing the intern the opportunity to conceptualize, design, and implement an idea from start to finish. Such an outcome would provide the intern with a wonderful resume building opportunity. In addition to what the intern would gain, the Aquarium would gain new perspectives and insights from the intern. New individuals frequently offer suggestions and ask questions on things that seem quite evident to staff but perhaps should be reexamined.
Astrophysics Intern for Citizen Science Project, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Research and Collection/Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Lab, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Computer Science, Physics, Astronomy, or related fields.
Project Objective: The objective is to design and develop interactive software that will allow citizen scientists in North Carolina and around the world to measure how tightly wrapped the arms of spiral galaxies are. These data will help determine the mass of the supermassive black holes these galaxies harbor in their nuclei and ultimately help us understand how galaxies evolve.
Major Task: Under the guidance of Treuthardt (Asst. Head, Astrophysics) and Faerber (Coordinator,
Visual World), the intern will write Python software to retrieve and display spiral galaxy images from a database and facilitate measurements of these images by citizen scientists. These measurements will include determining the (1) orientation of a galaxy in the plane of the sky, (2) direction the spiral arms appear to open, (3) number of visible arms, and (4) pitch angle of these arms. The intern will also have opportunities to create 21
visual presentations for the Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Lab and public programs, as well as participate in other outreach activities.
Final Product or Outcome: Working software and a website interface for citizen scientists to measure the
pitch angle of thousands of galaxies. A manuscript for peer-reviewed publication is anticipated from the results of this
project.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship, NC Zoo, Veterinary/VHS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, (1) Asheboro
Major(s): Pre-Vet, Veterinary Technician, Zoo Keeper, Animal Sciences, Biology or other related field
Project Objective: The primary objective is to provide routine daily care for sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife in a condition that will minimize stress and maintain wild behaviors, in preparation for their release back into the wild.
Major Tasks: The intern’s duties include preparation of diets, cleaning cages, admitting patients, feeding animals, handling wildlife patients for care answering phones and record keeping. Interns will also have the opportunity to assist with veterinary medical tasks such as administering medications, physical therapy, assisting with radiographs and surgeries, as well as, perform treatments as ordered by Veterinary staff. Additionally, the intern will assist in the care of the center’s resident foster/ education animal collection. Other projects may include caging repair and maintenance, grounds-keeping, and enrichment.
Final Product or Outcome: Participation in special projects to be determined at time of internship; Internship is accredited by the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council and interns will receive a certificate upon successful completion of their internship.
Resource Management and Environmental Education, NC State Parks, Mt. Jefferson State Natural Area, (1) West Jefferson
Major(s): Environment, Science, Interpretation, Parks & Recreation, Environmental Education, Geology, Botany
Project Objective: Present environmental education programs, develop park information signs and publications, conduct resource monitoring, and inform park visitors about the natural and cultural resources at Mt. Jefferson State Natural Area.
Major Tasks: Lead park hikes, conduct park crafting programs, develop visitor information displays, help with Hellbender Salamander survey, answer park related questions, assist New River State Park with programs including canoe trips and visitor center. Learn about the park’s natural resources and participate with a variety of resource management studies and programs. Hiking and exploring the mountain and area. Some public speaking
Final Product or Outcome: Improved quality of park services for park visitors, students, and special groups. Added knowledge of the park’s natural resource and higher quality stewardship resulting from a better understanding of the area’s natural and cultural resources.
Public Programs Educator, Archives and History, State History Museums, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Education, Public History, Museum Studies, History
Project Objective: To expose an intern to the field of museum education and the development and presentation of themed, curriculum-based public programs for elementary-aged children at the NC Museum of History. To continue offering a strong slate of summer programming for the museum public.
Majors Tasks: The intern will assist with the implementation of Museum of History summer programs. Major duties: 1. Assist camp instructors by helping with at least 3 half-day weeklong summer camps. Museum camps cover various aspects of North Carolina history and culture (i.e. World War II, maritime history, transportation history, etc). The intern will be involved in the preparation and setup of each camp and will be responsible for teaching portions of each camp. 2. Assist with development and implementation of at least 2 programs related to the outdoor exhibit History of the Harvest. Programs will target family audiences. 3. The intern will develop outline and implement at least one public program on the historical topic of their choosing under the supervision of staff.
Final Product or Outcome: The intern will gain valuable interactive, educational, and interpretive skills for teaching children through the implementation and development of public programs. The intern will gain a thorough knowledge of North Carolina history through the museum's exhibits and program curriculum, and will interpret this information to design teaching materials and lesson plans suitable for children of various age levels and learning styles. All program materials produced during the internship will be used in future museum classes and education initiatives.
STEM Project Development Intern, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Roanoke Island Festival Park, (1) Roanoke Island
Major(s): History, Education, Public History, Learning and Child Development, Natural History, Minor in Science could be helpful
Project Objective: To develop hands-on STEM educational programs that incorporate interpretation of English Settlement, American Indian History, and the History of Coastal North Carolina.
Major Tasks: Costumed or non—costumed interpretation, STEM and evening educational program development.
Final Product or Outcome: New educational programming that will expand the current programming offerings at Roanoke Island Festival Park.
Historic Interpreter I, Historic Sites, Brunswick Town/For Anderson, (1) Winnabow 22
Major(s): History, Public History, Museum Studies, Education
Project Objective: This purpose of this project to provide unique educational opportunities at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site through the use of guided costume tours, living history, outreach, visitor services, and exhibit development.
Major Tasks: The intern will assist members of BT/FA’s permanent staff by conducting costumed tours and presenting living history interpretive programming; participating in visitor services; researching and writing articles for the site newsletter; and assisting with exhibit development.
Final Product or Outcome: At least two articles for the site newsletter, and refined visitor services and programming. Intern will also gain invaluable experience working on a broad range of task in a museum/historic site setting.
Bentonville Battlefield Teacher Institute Internship, Archives and History/Historic Sites, Bentonville Battlefield, (1) Four Oaks
Major(s): History, Public History, Museum Studies, and Education (social studies, social sciences, history, and etc. concentration)
Project Objective: Assist with organizing and undertaking Bentonville Battlefield’s first Summer Teacher Institute. The intern will also be involved in all manner of visitor services in a museum setting.
Major Tasks: The 2017 YAIO intern will follow up the work of the 2016 intern whose major project was the initial organization of the Teacher Institute. The Teacher Institute will introduce local school teachers to the educational programs Bentonville has to offer while letting them earn continuing education credits. The 2017 intern’s primary responsibility will be registrations and logistics for the educators attending the institute.
The intern will also partake in visitor services such as orienting visitors to the site and conducting guided tours of the Harper House which served as a hospital during the battle of Bentonville.
Final Product or Outcome: The intern will gain valuable experience in historic site and museum education, historic interpretation, and historic site operations while working at the largest (acreage wise) of North Carolina’s State Historic Sites.
Educational Science Event Planning Internship, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Community Engagement, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Animal Science, Astronomy, Biochemistry, Bio-Engineering, Biological Sciences, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Conservation, Conservation Biology, Earth Science, Ecology, Education, Entomology, Environmental Education, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Exhibit Design, Fisheries Science, Forestry, Genetics, Geology, Life Science, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Marine Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Museum Science, Museum Studies, Natural Resources, Natural Resource Management, Natural Sciences, Outdoor Education, Paleontology, Physics, Physical Science, Plant Ecology, Plant Science, Science Communication, Science Education, Secondary Education, Sustainability, Wildlife, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Education, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Resources, Wildlife Science, Zoology
Project Objective: To work within the three-person Educational Events Staff to contribute to broader public understanding of, and appreciation for, science and the interdependence between nature and humanity by developing public outreach related to these objectives. Specifically, intern will be creating new educational activities to be used at museum events such as BugFest, Arctic Sea Ice Day, the Final Friday science and film series, and the museum special exhibit. Intern will have the opportunity to showcase many of these educational activities at public events and in the special exhibit. Intern may also have the opportunity to create crafts and games relevant to museum events. Intern must have a strong interest in engaging the public with science, and be task-oriented and a creative problem-solver.
Major Tasks: Plan and carry out educational science programming and assist with logistical planning for the museum’s annual science events, including the largest such events in the state.
Final Product or Outcome: Develop successful educational programs to be used at museum events and deliver these and other programs at the event.
Fishes Unit Curatorial Assistant, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Research & Collections/Fishes Unit/Research Unit, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Museum Studies, Geospatial Analytics, Mathematics, Biology, Ecology
Project Objective: The objective of this project is for the intern to bring historical specimens within the Museum’s Fishes Collection to their full state of utility, through proper curation of the specimens and all associated data. Using these data, the intern will create distributional maps highlighting the freshwater biodiversity of North Carolina.
Major Tasks: The intern will learn the art of properly curating fish specimens that will be used for research, management, conservation, and education. Working alongside collections experts, the intern will learn all aspects of curation from specimen stabilization to digitization to global accessibility of specimen data. Through this process, the intern will utilize protocols, workflows, relational databases, and various mapping software’s.
Final Product or Outcome: The intern’s final products will include providing globally accessible research ready data and creating species specific distributional maps. The data provided by the intern will be extensively used by researchers, educators, conservation managers, and the general public. Additionally, the maps will be 23
included in a publication detailing the distribution of freshwater fishes in North Carolina.
Fish and Invertebrates Intern, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Living Collections Section, Fish and Invertebrates, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Marine Biology, Marine Science, Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, Environmental Science, Zoology, Ecology, Animal Science
Project Objective: The object of this position is to introduce the participant to the work required to maintain fish and invertebrates in an aquarium like setting. The intern will be involved with daily husbandry, educational programs, breeding projects. Intern will assist with summer camp programming including feeding presentations and behind the scenes tours. Major Tasks: Intern will assist in the care of all the animals in the fish and invertebrates section, including fresh and salt water exhibits. From exhibit maintenance to enrichment, this position will give real world experience in the field of aquarium husbandry. In addition to learning daily husbandry tasks, interns will gain knowledge of anatomy, behavior, reproduction, and the conservation status of each species. The internship is designed to provide the opportunity to learn the following: • Diet preparation and feeding • Proper nutritional and care for a variety of aquatic species • Maintaining of animal exhibits and holding areas according to AZA regulations • Water sampling and chemistry • Observing and recording animal condition, behaviors, and responses • Design and construct of enrichment and assessment • Positive and educational interaction with museum guests. This position involves a lot of walking and lifting, and may also involve considerable physical exertion on a regular basis.
Final Product or Outcome: This position would be evaluated based on proficiency and knowledge of specific species worked with, the intern will have the opportunity to add/help evaluate to existing husbandry practices and public programing.
PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
NCDPI Communications Specialist Intern, Communication and Information Services, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Journalism, Communications, Public Relations
Project Objective: Serve as public information assistant in preparation for the 2017-18 school year and to support the Give 5, Read 5 Book Drive initiative and the Celebrate NC Schools initiative.
Major Tasks: Develop social media posts for Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest to highlight public schools in North Carolina and public school student achievements. Develop news stories and feature stories for the Celebrate NC Schools webpage. Support the Give 5 Read 5 initiative with data collection. Required skills: social media content development, journalistic writing and news judgment; ability to work in a team.
Final Product or Outcome: Daily social media posts throughout the summer and social media schedule for late summer. Biweekly Celebrate Schools stories throughout the summer. Data collected on Give 5, Read 5 to award appropriate awards to participating schools in Fall 2017.
Legislative and Community Relations, Legislative and Community Relations, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Education (any field), Communications, Political Science, History, Pre-Law, Law, and Business
Project Objective: To learn about the North Carolina state government and how the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and the North Carolina State Board of Education (SBE) operate within the state government system. The intern will monitor legislative activity and track legislation that affects education.
Major Tasks: Work with the government affairs staff to track legislation, monitor the budget, attend committee meetings, and write overviews for weekly legislative updates and the Report on Education Legislation.
Final Product or Outcome: The intern will acquire an extensive understanding of state government, the legislative process and the functions of DPI and SBE. The student will experience lawmaking and the budgetary process first hand. The compilation of the internship will be covered in the Report on Education Legislation 2017.
CTE Summer Conference Registration Process Intern, Career and Technical Education, Support Services, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Business, Finance, Marketing
Project Objective: The weeklong CTE Summer Conference is the annual statewide professional development opportunity for approximately 3000 Career and Technical Education teachers, administrators, support services staff, and counselors. Attendees participate in workshop sessions on topics that include: curriculum, data analysis, promising practices, workforce development, program compliance, business/industry engagement and partnerships.
Major Tasks: Setting up, updating, and maintaining registration system and processes. Communication and collaboration with registration website webmasters, CTE staff, and attendees.
Final Product or Outcome: Online registration system implementation, updating and report generation.
District and School Transformation Analysis, District and School Transformation, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Education, Policy, Law, Pre-Law, Government, Administration
Project Objective: This internship will provide a motivated student interested in public education and school transformation the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with the NC Department of Public Instruction. The intern will work directly with the District and School Transformation Division and will be able to spend a significant portion of his/her time in an analysis of the division’s working group structure and this 24
structure’s impact on improving education for low-performing schools and districts.
Major Tasks: The intern will be responsible for gathering final products from the work groups, interviewing division members, reviewing historical documents of the division, learning about the work and structure of the division, and attending work group meetings to track the progress of the work groups since their inception and to determine the impact of the work groups on DST’s services and support for low-performing schools and districts.
Final Product or Outcome: The intern will gain an in-depth understanding of the school improvement process as it pertains to low-performing schools and districts. He/She will gain an understanding of how the division’s comprehensive needs assessment (CNA) process, instructional and leadership coaching, and support for the state’s school improvement planning process (NCStar) assists teachers, principals, and district leaders improve the quality of education for students.
Data & Policy Analysis/Guidance, Office of Charter Schools, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Public Policy, Public Administration, education Policy, Education
Project Objective: To provide an opportunity for a motivated student interested in state government and the legislative process to gain hand-on experience working in the Office of Charter Schools. The intern will work directly with the Director in the office and his/her designees and will spend a significant amount of the internship analyzing policies, statues, and tracking important legislative changes directly impacting the office.
Major Tasks: The intern will be responsible for attending and tracking and relevant meetings related to The Office of Charter Schools. Attending such meetings are important to help develop and produce quality analyses and guidance documents to provide relevant information to the portfolio of charter schools, the State Board of education, and Charter Schools Advisory Board.
Final Product or Outcome: The intern will exit the internship with significant awareness of state government, legislative process, and the daily operations of the Office of Charter Schools. We would expect to receive data analyses and guidance documents to help guide current and future decisions/projects in the office.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Recruitment & Retention, Prison, Admin. Services/Career Readiness, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Criminal Justice, Criminology, Business Administration/Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Programming
Project Objective: To provide a high performing student who is interested in the North Carolina Department of Public Safety an opportunity to work along with the Adult Corrections Career Readiness Program. The intern will work directly with the Administrative Coordinator as well as other staff and monitor the efforts related to recruitment, hiring, training, and retention of Correctional Officers for the agency.
Major Tasks: The intern will be responsible for collecting data relating to recruitment, hiring, and retention of Correctional Officers. This data will be gained by completing research at our Regional Offices, Prison Facilities, and previously complied data. The intern will also attend recruitment events and presentations at local Colleges and Universities.
Final Product or Outcome: The student will conclude this intern experience with knowledge of the recruitment, hiring, and retention efforts within a state-wide program. The intern will have hands-on experience speaking and engaging a small to large scale audience. Also, the intern will gain knowledge on how to capture specific data and present the data to administrative staff.
GCC Grant Analysis and NC Crime Analysis, Operations, Governor’s Crime Commission, (2) Raleigh
Major(s): Data Analysis, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Psychology or related Social Science, including coursework in statistics, research methodology.
Project Objective: Present methodological statistical report of grants that have been funded through GCC. Detail statistical analysis of crime an types of crime in NC.
Major Tasks: Research, fact checking and charting data in MS Excel. Requires knowledge of research and program management standards.
Final Product or Outcome: Report finding in full color report. Present finding to the Executive Director and Governor’s Crime Commission.
Behavioral Health Services within the Prison System of North Carolina, Adult Corrections, Behavioral Health Services, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Psychology
Project Objective: Behavioral Health Services within the prison system of North Carolina are provided by psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers. Within psychology, we strive not only to provide evidence-based treatment, but to also conduct evidenced- based assessments within a population that includes a broad range of major mental health disorders, personality disorders, and cognitive deficits. Correctional Psychology is a unique specialty of Psychology that is positioned to go beyond the clinical practice of psychology to engage the entire system of care, housing, and management practices of the prison system through consultation, program evaluation, and research. Areas of research may include clinical outcomes, mediating and moderating factors for the effects of long term segregation, social/behavioral norms of incarcerated individuals, self-regulation, violent risk assessments, and diagnostic practices for complicated presentations.
Major Tasks: Summer interns within Behavioral Health will be offered opportunities for mentoring and 25
shadowing to help guide potential interest in careers in Correctional Psychology. There will also be a Summer Project that may either extend the existing research efforts of the Behavioral Health Section or lay the foundation for a new line of research.
Final Product or Outcome: Each Summer Project will culminate in a presentation to internal stakeholders.
Reentry Program Asst., Adult Correction & Juvenile Justice, Correction Enterprises, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Criminal Justice, Counseling, Criminology, Social Work, Psychology, Forensic Science, Business Administration
Project Objective: To assist in tracking the successful outcomes of released CE inmate workers throughout NC
Major Tasks: To compile statistical data in Spreadsheet Format to determine if needs are being met to help individuals find jobs, housing, and transitional needs. Create graphs and charts to measure the success of the HW Project and discover any shortcomings. Communicate making and following up with phone calls to post-release individuals and their PPOs.
Final Product or Outcome: From this data, we will be able to communicate more effectively with released CE inmate workers and discover the best practices to effectively use and advance the mission to reduce recidivism in NC.
Purpose Driven Marketing, Adult Correction & Juvenile Justice, Correction Enterprises, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, Public Relations
Project Objective: Produce and execute sales and marketing promotional campaigns targeting key customers
Major Tasks: Researching and writing sales and marketing emails, website content, brochures, and telemarketing scripts; conducting customer and market research; marketing strategy development; campaign execution and metrics; writing reports.
Final Product or Outcome: The intern will be fully prepared for a full-time private sector or government entry-level professional marketing or communications position.
Bakery Feasibility, Adult Correction & Juvenile Justice, Correction Enterprises, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Business and Food Science, Industrial Engineering
Project Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of building a bakery operation for NC Correction Enterprises.
Major Tasks: Research equipment needs, evaluate the cost of starting a bakery, potential profit research, research of staffing needs for a bakery.
Final Product or Outcome: A strategic plan to open a bakery operation.
Energy Engineering, Adult Correction & Juvenile Justice, Central Engineering, (2) Raleigh
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Energy Engineering; Architecture; Computer Drafting; Physics; Mathematics; Accounting
Project Objective: Interns will work with the Central Engineering Energy Manager to document the number and type of lighting fixtures and other opportunities for energy savings within the DPS facilities throughout the State. This information will be used to plan and complete the exchange of high energy use lighting with lower energy use lighting. Other opportunities for energy savings will be documented and evaluated for their potential savings.
Major Tasks: Interns will conduct site visits throughout the State and provide documentation of the number and type of lighting fixtures, their location within the facility and the use or purpose of the lighting provided. Whenever possible, detail on the actual lighting provided by the current fixtures, maintenance required and other factors to be considered for efficiency and replacement will also be documented.
Final Product or Outcome: Improved lighting at a lower monthly cost with more energy efficient fixtures. Energy costs make up a large portion of the DPS Operating Budget.
Probation/ Patrol Officer and Chief Probation/Patrol Officer Intern, Adult Correction & Juvenile Justice, Community Corrections, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Criminal Justice, Justice Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services
Project Objective: Community Corrections’ purpose for the Internship Program is to orient a student to the career of a Probation/Parole Officer and to introduce the student to the criminal justice system, community corrections in North Carolina.
Major Tasks: A. Accompany and assist the Probation/Parole Officer (PPO) with office contacts.
B. Assist the Probation/Parole Officer with the preparation of violation reports, Orders for Arrest, and modification orders.
C. Assist the Probation/Parole Officer with the court intake process.
D. Accompany the Probation/Parole Officer to probation violation hearings in both district and superior court and become familiar with proceedings.
E. Accompany the Probation/Parole Officer on routine field visits, curfew checks and employment verifications during the day or evening.
F. Observe planned arrests in a controlled environment.
G. Assist the Probation/Parole Officer with the preparation of cases for reviews and/or staffing’s.
H. Assist the Probation/Parole Officer with the daily management of administrative duties/correspondence to include the paperwork and handling of urine specimens.
I. Assist the Chief Probation/Parole Officer with any special assignments. 26
J. Work with Office Assistants, Judicial Services Coordinators and other district staff to learn their jobs and functions.
K. With the Deputy Director’s approval, input data into OPUS, enter data into MS Office applications and access the Internet.
L. Observe employees performing job duties utilizing other computer software/applications that require a password (e.g. NCAWARE, ICOTS, CJLEADS).
Final Product or Outcome:
• To provide the intern with a substantive challenging work experience that will expand the intern’s understanding of the Department of Public Safety, Community Corrections’ goals and objectives;
• To provide the intern with a realistic perspective of the complex nature of the role and responsibilities of Probation/Parole Officers;
• To provide the intern with insight into the day-to-day activities of a Probation/Parole Officer;
• To enable the intern to assess his/her skills and abilities against tasks of real-work situations;
• To provide the intern a greater appreciation of knowledge gained in the classroom and a realization of the importance of that knowledge as it applies to the administration of criminal justice;
• To provide the intern with a sense of career orientation by creating a heightened sense of desire for the intern’s chosen field.
Geomatics videographer: Instructional and Historical Video Producer (Part 3), Emergency Management, NC Geodetic Survey, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Cinematography, Communications, Geomatics, Multimedia Design
Project Objective: To develop professional quality educational and instructional videos similar to the videos produced by the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) (http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/web/news/NGS_Videos_on_Geodetic_Datums.shtml) and by private surveying firms such as the Image Mapping Corporation (http://www.igage.com/v/index.htm). These films will be on the following topics: How to use the North Carolina Real Time Network; How to use the Virtual Reference System (VRS) post-processing application; How to use an electronic distance meter baseline and the techniques of determining the elevation of Mt. Mitchell as the highest mountain in the eastern US, and other geomatics related topics.
Major Tasks: The intern would work with the Chief of the NC Geodetic Survey (NCGS) and other staff members to learn and present: principles of geomatics, land surveying techniques, how to use the geodetic applications, how to use the NC Real Time Network, how to use the Virtual Reference Station application, the history of Mt. Mitchell was determined to be the highest mountain in the eastern US. For each video, the agency would consult with the intern on the goals of that video and how those goals could be achieved. The agency would provide the intern with a computer, screen capture software, video editing software, a digital camcorder, a microphone, and staff members to aid with technical information about the topic being documented.
Final Product or Outcome: Professional quality videos posted on the agency’s website with credit given to the videographer intern.
REVENUE
Customer Service Marketing, Taxpayer Assistance, Customer Education, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Marketing, Business Management
Project Objective: Determine service delivery models that support the three primary generations supporting the State’s tax base – Baby boomer, Generation X, and Millennial generations.
Major Tasks: Research customer expectations from each generation and assist in developing a model for providing and marketing services to each group.
Final Product or Outcome: Defined customer expectations, service models, and marketing plans by generation.
IFTA Debt Collection/Write-off Project, Excise Tax Division, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Business, Business Administration, Government, Political Science, Research and Quantitative Analysis, Statistics
Project Objective: The intern will assist the Excise Tax Division in conducting an analysis of accounts receivables to determine whether the account is collectable. North Carolina is a member of the International Fuel Tax Agreement which governs registration, filing, and collection of all IFTA accounts in the base jurisdiction. As a member jurisdiction North Carolina must remit the proper fuel tax to other member jurisdictions prior to collecting the tax due. Through analysis of the account and collaboration with the Collections Division and the Excise Tax Division’s Returns Resolution unit, the intern will perform steps to recoup funds transferred to other member jurisdictions that will be written off as uncollectable.
Major Tasks: The major tasks of this position will be to run accounts receivable reports from our system of record. These accounts will be reviewed and analyzed by the intern to determine if they are collectable. The intern will collaborate with our Collections Division as well as the Returns Resolution within Excise Tax to verify the correct status of the account. If the account is deemed as uncollectable, the intern will perform a reversing entry in the computer system and follow up on the transmittal that is submitted to IFTA, Inc.
Final Product or Outcome: The final outcome is that the intern gains valuable knowledge related to the Motor Carrier tax laws and the International Fuel Tax Agreement and the State of North Carolina reclaims funds paid on uncollectable accounts.
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Marketing and Communications Intern: Electronic File and Pay, Documents & Payment Processing, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Advertising, Business, Communications, Cross-Media Design, Digital Media, English, Journalism, Integrated Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, Technical Writing, Web/ Graphic Design
Project Objective: Continuing as a top Department initiative, Modernized Electronic Filing (eFile) is being enhanced to expand to business income taxpayers. The Department is also focusing on educating taxpayers about electronic payment options (ePay). The eFile initiative will in 2017 focus on increasing adoption rates for over 250,000 corporate income and franchise taxpayers and 104,000 partnership income taxpayers. The focus on ePay will help educate taxpayers about the convenience and efficiency of paying taxes electronically. Both of these initiatives will boost customer service options for taxpayers across the state. The marketing and communication intern will help develop and deliver a successful marketing and communication campaign to promote eFile and ePay. The intern will strengthen his / her planning, marketing, communication, data analysis, and software skills by working with a variety of business professionals, and by supporting key initiatives for the State of North Carolina. Major Tasks: Assist in analyzing marketing-related data including target audiences and focus groups, internal / external stakeholders, and best practices. Assist in creating deliverables including signage, website and social media content, emails, flyers. presentations, meeting agendas and minutes. Assist in distributing and delivering marketing and communication products
Assist in developing and maintaining tracking reports of public relations activity
Final Product or Outcome: Adoption of electronic filing by a majority of North Carolina businesses, and an increase in electronic payments for taxes due the State.
STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
Legal and Policy Affairs Intern, Ethics Commission, (1) Raleigh
Major(s): Law, Government, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration. Strong preference for a law student.
Project Objective: To contribute to the Ethics Commission’s overall mission of protecting the public interest and maintaining the public trust by assisting with research and writing projects that will enhance the regulated community’s compliance with the State Government Ethics Act and Lobbying Law and assist with the interpretation and enforcement of those laws. Intern will learn about government operations, including those of the NC General Assembly and the numerous State agencies and boards that are subject to ethics regulation;