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N.C. State Fair Public Relations Intern

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Job Description - N.C. State Fair Public Relations Intern

Agency

Dept of Administration

Division

Youth Advocacy , Involvement Office

Job Classification Title

S-Education & Training (S)

Position Number

60013966

Grade

TS

About Us

The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Division: Public Affairs Division

Job Duties: 

The intern will be part of the public relations team responsible for promoting the largest event in the state that draws in 1 million annually. The intern will write news releases, speeches and blogs, and will coordinate the purchase of advertising in high school newspapers, sports programs and school-related outlets. 

  

Major Task to be Performed:  Will work within a budget to advertise State Fair with high school students. Other duties include press releases, blogs, speeches, research, event organization and assisting with social media content.

Final Product or Outcome Anticipated: Intern will create real-world portfolio pieces and gain hands-on experience as part of a Public Relations team. Intern would be involved in all aspects of planning and promoting the N.C. State Fair.  

Academic Majors Desired:  Public Relations, Communications, Journalism 

 

2026 State of North Carolina Internship Period: Monday, May 18 – Friday, July 24, 2026

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Candidate would have strong writing skills and knowledge of AP style. Intern will need strong organizational skills to keep projects on time and organized. Intern should enjoy working with a team. 

 

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

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Jeanene McBride

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]
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