Agency

Division

Job Classification Title

Administrative Associate I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC01

About Us

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.

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Description of Work

Are you looking for hands-on experience in an internal IT Service Desk environment?
Are you hoping to expand your technology support skills for a future career in IT?

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor is seeking a student that is willing to learn on the job to serve as our Service Desk intern. In this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our Information Technology (IT) Division on daily tickets that are received when it comes to providing technology assistance to agency employees.

In this internship, you would be supervised and trained by current full-time employees to gain the experience to independently complete Service Desk tickets as they arrive within IT Division. Tasks include managing the Service Desk ticket system, interacting both virtually and in-person with employees that are experienced with technology issues, and closing out Service Desk tickets in a timely manner.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior majoring in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
  

Program Details

• Spring 2027
• Competitive hourly rate
• Supervised completion of projects and tickets assigned to the OSA Service Desk
• Internship will be hosted in the Raleigh office
• Interns are required to work a minimum of 25-30 hours per week

How to Apply

Attach the 3 following supplemental documents when applying to the internship

• Resume
• Copy of Transcript
• Faculty/professor letter of recommendation(s) – minimum of one

Application Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026

Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by Monday, November 30, 2026

For questions, contact [email protected] 

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:

Olivia Ann Gillespie

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]