HBCU Project Management Internship
NC Department of Transportation
HBCU Project Management Internship
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HBCU Project Management Internship
Salary
$18.00 Hourly
Location
Wake County, NC
Job Type
Temporary Full-Time
Job Number
25-00564
Department
Dept of Transportation
Division
Secretary
Opening Date
01/16/2025
Closing Date
2/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Project Management Office Intern
Position Number
65022896
Section
Office of HBCU Outreach
Salary Grade
NC04
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Description of Work
Summer 2025 (May 2025 - August 2025)
Full-time Work Schedule,
Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week
Position:Project Management Office Intern (Two Positions Available)
Location:Full-Time Remote
Internship Duration:10-week internship (May 27-August 1, 2025)
Description:The North Carolina Department of Information Technology - Transportation (NCDIT-T) Project Management Office is seeking two motivated and detail-oriented interns to join our team. This remote internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project coordination and business analysis while working alongside experienced project managers and business analysts on real-world initiatives.
Responsibilities:
+ Assist project managers in a project coordinator role, supporting project scheduling, progression auditing, and documentation.
+ Collaborate with business analysts on meeting facilitation and analyst activities, contributing to the development and refinement of project deliverables.
+ Use tools like Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Power BI (preferred but not required) to track progress, manage deliverables, and document activities.
+ Participate in daily interactions with assigned project teams, ensuring timely execution of shared tasks and deliverables.
Preferred Skills and Tools:
+ Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including MS Teams.
+ Familiarity with MS Project and Power BI is preferred but not required.
+ Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
+ A technical background is beneficial but not mandatory.
What You’ll Gain:
+ Hands-on experience working with project managers and business analysts on real-world projects.
+ Structured mentorship with regular check-ins to track progress, ensure resource access, and provide performance feedback.
+ An opportunity to develop skills in project coordination, business analysis, documentation, and collaboration.
+ Exposure to professional project management tools and practices in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Internship Support and Evaluation:
+ Each intern will be paired with a project manager or business analyst to provide dedicated mentorship and guidance.
+ Weekly deliverables will be assigned and tracked using the MS Teams Project App.
+ Supervisors will schedule weekly one-on-one meetings to review progress, discuss performance, and address any needs or challenges.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To apply for this internship, please submit the following documents:
+ Resume:
+ Highlight your educational background, relevant coursework, skills, work experience, and extracurricular activities that demonstrate your qualifications for the position.
+ Academic Transcript:
+ Provide an unofficial or official transcript that lists your completed coursework, grades, and current GPA. This will help us assess your academic qualifications and areas of study.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
+ Must be a currently enrolled full-time student in a bachelors, masters, or professional level program at an accredited or recently graduated from a North Carolina Historically Black College/University (HBCU) or Minority Serving Institution (MSI) within the past three years.
+ 24 credit hours completed.
+ Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (on 4.0 scale).
+ Has legal right to work in the U.S. and do not need sponsorship.
To help you with your interview, we suggest that you do your research: know some background about NCDOT and the business area to which you are applying. We also suggest that you practice your interview skills by discussing your experience and job history with a family member, friend, or mentor.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Dr. Jarrett Eason jdeason1@ncdot.gov
More Information About The Office of HBCU Outreach:
Website:NCDOT: HBCU/MIHE Internship Program (https://www.ncdot.gov/initiatives-policies/students-youth/internship-programs/Pages/hbcu-mihe-internship.aspx)
Apply Todayto gain practical experience and contribute to impactful transportation projects!
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation requires that your application include all your relevant education and workforce experience. NCDOT does not accept "See Attached" or resumes in lieu of completing the "Education" and/or "Work Experience" section of the online application. I understand that I will not be considered for employment with NCDOT if I submit an incomplete application.
+ Yes
+ No
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Please answer the following in 300 -500 words: "What Skills Do You Hope to Gain or Develop if Selected as a Program Participant?"
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Have you attached either a Word or PDF copy your unofficial transcript?
+ Yes
+ No
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Have you attached either a Word or PDF copy your resume?
+ Yes
+ No
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Select the College/University you currently attend.
+ None of the Above
+ Bennett College
+ NC A&T State University
+ UNC Greensboro
+ Elizabeth City State University
+ NC Central University
+ UNC Pembroke
+ Fayetteville State University
+ Saint Augustine's University
+ NC Wesleyan College
+ Johnson C Smith University
+ Shaw University
+ Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
+ Livingstone College
+ Winston Salem State University
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Are you a North Carolina resident?
+ Yes
+ No
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How did you hear about this program?
+ Career Fair
+ Online Job Posting
+ College/University Website
+ Social Media
+ Word of Mouth
+ Prior Experience with NCDOT
+ Other
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Please select any of the workforce development programs you have participated in.
+ None
+ National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)
+ Construction Career Days
+ TRAC & Rides
+ Summer Engineering Assistants Program
+ Public Transportation Internship/Apprenticeship
+ HBCU Internship
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Are you currently enrolled as a student in a bachelors, masters, or professional level program at an accredited institution?
+ Yes
+ No
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Please choose the best option which describes your overall GPA based on a 4.0 scale.
+ 3.5-4.0
+ 3.0-3.4
+ 2.5-2.9
+ 2.0-2.4
+ Less than 2.0
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Please provide the major you are currently enrolled in.
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Website
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