The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is offering several summer internship opportunities for 2025. Interns will work closely with NCWRC staff, gaining valuable experience in applied management and conservation as well as hands-on skills critical for future employment in the field of natural resources. All internships will run for a duration of 10 weeks from May 19 through July 25 and will be paid at a rate of $15/hour. Please note that working hours per week vary by position and housing will not be provided for any listed position. Positions requiring field work will have access to NCWRC vehicles with a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Applicants must carry a 2.5 or greater overall grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old by January 1, 2025.
• Applicants must be able to provide legal proof of identity and work authorization within three working days of employment.

Available internships 

(for detailed information, visit the application page):

• Wildlife Diversity -post-hurricane bat surveys
• Eastern Aquatic Wildlife Diversity – field surveys
• Western Aquatic Wildlife Diversity – field surveys
• Aquatic Habitat Enhancement – native plant propagation
• Mammal and Pollinator Surveys – field surveys and lab work
• Wildlife Action Plan – conservation database support
• GIS – visitation characteristics for NCWRC lands and facilities
• Conservation Social Science – human dimensions social science research
• Research Committee – report archival
• Media and Internal Communications –content creation/research