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Agency
Dept of AdministrationDivision
Youth Advocacy , Involvement OfficeJob Classification Title
S-Education & Training (S)Position Number
60014032Grade
TSAbout Us
The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved.
Description of Work
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Agency: Natural and Cultural Resources
Division: North Carolina Zoo
Job Duties: The intern will learn how to engage youth in community science. The intern will assist with data collection at pollination stations at the Zoo and in the community. The intern will work closely with the conservation, education, science and horticulture sections of the Zoo to learn best practices for care and maintenance of the pollination stations, learning pollinator identification skills, and the role pollinators play in human health. The intern will design and facilitate a middle school lesson plan on the role of community science in our communities' health and wellbeing. The intern will work closely with community partners to present at least 2 field days for after school groups over the summer. The intern will collect and compare data from the pollination stations. The intern will present these findings at a Zoo staff conservation lunch and learn where staff will be trained in how to collect pollinator data.
Major Task to be Performed:
Assist Regional Conservation Coordinator with pollinator observations following the protocols of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census and the SE Bumblebee Atlas. The observations will take place both at the Zoo and at pollination stations located throughout the community (transportation will be provided, no overnight travel required.) Learn what plants are in the pollination stations. Identify and remove any weeds and water as needed the pollination stations in the community. Engage with the community as they ask questions about the pollination stations. Explain the vital role of community science in helping our communities thrive. Work with community partners to design and present at least 2 middle school field days at the Zoo where the students participate in
community science. Analyze data collected at the pollination stations, compare results from rural and urban sites. Report findings and engage Zoo staff in community science at a lunch and learn in July at our outdoor picnic area located next to a pollination station. Computers and any other tools needed will be supplied.
Final Product or Outcome Anticipated: A presentation of the data collected at our various pollination stations, 2 middle school after school group field days using the community science lesson plan that the intern creates, and one NC Zoo staff lunch and learn about the role of community science.
Academic Majors Desired: Ag & Enviro Systems, Ag Ed, Animal Science, Biology, Child Dev. & Family Studies, Enviro. Engineering, Elem. Ed. & Sp. Ed., Food & Nutrition Sci., Family & Consumer Sci., Landscape Architect.
2026 State of North Carolina Internship Period: Monday, May 18 – Friday, July 24, 2026
Willingness to work outside in most weather conditions, including hot, humid NC summer days. Tolerance to working near insects including ones that can sting such as bees, hornets, wasps. Ability to communicate clearly with adults, youth and children. Experience working with a team such as sports, summer camps, tutoring after school students, etc. Keen observation skills, be able to focus on one plant for 15 minutes counting how many and which type pollinator visits. Legible record keeping. Understanding of middle school science standards. Previous experience collecting data preferred. Valid driver's license also preferred.
This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Jeanene McBrideRecruiter Email:
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