Sea Turtle Conservation & Education Intern

Agency Dept of Administration Division Youth Advocacy , Involvement Office Job Classification Title S-

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& Training (S) Position Number 60013970 Grade TS

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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.

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of Work Knowledge

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and Abilities/Management Preferences Agency: Natural and Cultural Resources Division: Parks and Recreation

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To support the conservation of endangered sea turtles through hands-on field research and public

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at Hammocks Beach State Park on Bear Island. Interns will monitor nesting activity, collect scientific data, and engage visitors to promote awareness of marine conservation and coastal ecosystems. Major Task to be Performed: Interns will conduct nightly patrols to observe and document nesting female sea turtles, tag and measure individuals, collect eggshell samples for DNA analysis, deploy temperature loggers, and record nest activity.

Nests will be protected or relocated as needed. Interns will also conduct light maintenance, including cleaning equipment, building nest cages, and updating

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al materials. Outreach includes impromptu talks, scheduled programs, and social-media updates that promote sea-turtle conservation. Final Product or Outcome Anticipated: Interns will contribute valuable data to ongoing sea-turtle conservation efforts and develop an

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al presentation or project highlighting sea-turtle research or coastal stewardship. Academic Majors Desired: Biology (General, Marine, Wildlife), Environmental Science, Coastal Ecology, Resource Management, Conservation, Zoology, Environmental Studies,

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

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and Abilities / Competencies: Strong communication and teamwork

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, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for wildlife conservation. Ability to work independently outdoors, comfort with public speaking, and coursework in biology, ecology, or related fields are desirable. Minimum

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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

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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

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