Procurement Education Intern

Agency Dept of Administration Division Youth Advocacy, Involvement Office Job Classification Title S-Education & Training (S) Position Number 60013959 Grade TS About UsThe 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: Administration Division: Purchase & Contract JobDuties:This is an internship opportunity which allows undergraduate students in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or Instructional Design the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a professional setting while still in school.This public sector procurement education internship offers carefully planned and monitored work experience with the goal of gaining additional knowledge from on-the-job exposure. This program is aimed at students with 0-6 months relevant work experience with an interest in public procurement education or state government training as a career. Major Task to be Performed: Explore aspects of procurement training development and professional development; Assist in developing procurement training and collaborate on training delivery; Analyze procurement training data to provide recommendations for improved practice; Provide procurement training support as assigned.Final Product or Outcome Anticipated: Explore aspects of procurement training development and professional development; Assist in developing procurement training and collaborate on training delivery; Analyze procurement training data to provide recommendations for improved practice; Provide procurement training support as assigned. Academic Majors Desired: Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design. 2026 State of North Carolina Internship Period: Monday, May 18 – Friday, July 24, 2026 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies: Experience with professional development authoring tools, Understanding of Learning Management Systems, Knowledge of instructional design methods, understanding of methods of teaching and engaging learners also helpful would be a knowledge of supply chain management, procurement, business systems; Expert in procurement trainings for majors in supply chain.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 StatementThe 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] North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and ExperienceThe State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees.Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs by clicking here.Apply tot his job