Program Coordinator III
Quick Summary
• Plan and manage the State Government Internship Program and Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program, including project development, recruitment, selection and placement coordination, orientation,
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.
This position reports directly to the Executive Director and supervises interns during the summer. It has no permanent staff direct reports. Statewide travel and occasional evening or weekend work are required for recruitment, conferences, and program activities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and manage the State Government Internship Program and Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program, including project development, recruitment, selection and placement coordination, orientation, participant support, learning activities, and closeout.
• Coordinate State Youth Council programming, youth conferences, leadership and service activities, and the Mini-Grant Program; provide guidance and technical assistance to local youth councils and adult advisors.
• Build partnerships with government agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations; coordinate outreach and communications and prepare program materials for Internship Council and Youth Advisory Council consideration.
• Coordinate hiring, timekeeping, payroll questions, assignment changes, and separations with Temporary Solutions, Human Resources, Fiscal, and host agencies; track program budgets, agency funding commitments, invoices, and expenditures.
• Supervise summer interns and maintain program calendars, procedures, and records; evaluate program outcomes, recommend improvements, and keep Division leadership informed of emerging issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of youth programs and Division initiatives
This posting will close at 11:59pm the night before the end date.
MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION: $63,033
- Knowledge of youth development, experiential learning, and program planning and evaluation.
- Ability to independently manage statewide programs, application processes, and competing deadlines.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build partnerships and provide guidance to participants and advisors.
- Ability to coordinate youth conferences, educational activities, recruitment, and mini-grant administration.
- Ability to track program budgets, reconcile financial records, and coordinate employment processes with Temporary Solutions, Human Resources, and Fiscal.
- Ability to supervise interns, exercise sound judgment, maintain accurate records, and protect sensitive information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, online forms, shared document systems, and virtual meeting platforms.
- Ability to learn unfamiliar systems, seek guidance, adapt to changing needs, and recommend process improvements.
- Demonstrated professional integrity and accountability through clear and timely communication about progress and challenges and consistent follow-through on commitments.
- Experience independently managing a program through its full annual cycle.
- Experience improving administrative processes or implementing new program procedures.
- Experience coordinating work across government agencies, educational institutions, or multiple administrative offices.
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.
What We Offer
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All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the new Workday Online Job Application System for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the DOA Human Resources Office.
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.
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About this job
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 12, 2026
- First seen
- October 13, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 1
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 51%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
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