2026 Winter Internship – Events and Venues Department (Part-Time)

Town of Bluffton•Events and Venues Department - Town of Bluffton, SC

About The Position

The Town of Bluffton internship provides students with work experience to explore career options, grow professionally, identify personal strengths and weaknesses, apply learned theory to practical situations, and gain an appreciation of municipal government work. Interns generally provide administrative assistance and support for departmental projects and tasks, with assignments varying by department. This part-time winter internship supports the Events and Venues Department. Applicants must indicate in their cover letter which weeks they are available to work between December 1, 2026, and January 31, 2027, and why they are interested in the department. The position is subject to a drug screen and requires a valid driver’s license. Work is generally performed in an office, with some assignments outside. Occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds is required.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Must pass a drug screen.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Positive attitude.
Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and office assistance techniques.
Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
Ability to read and understand basic Town and State policies and procedures of limited scope and difficulty.
Ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed.
Ability to operate standard office and computer equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Must state in the cover letter which weeks they are available to work from December 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, and why they are interested in the department.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate or graduate college students, or individuals who graduated within the past year or less, are preferred.
A good understanding of social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Responsibilities

Clean NO PARKING signs by removing old dates and physically cleaning the signs.
Scan facility rental applications.
Assist in creating signs needed in the future.
Remove broken “H” stands and replace them with new stands.
Schedule Welcome Center/Garvin Garvey House staff employees to cover Welcome Center hours.
Help keep kiosks updated with Town of Bluffton events.
Perform administrative duties as assigned.
Manage assigned projects to meet deadlines.
Provide administrative support to department staff, including copying, scanning, faxing, delivering, organizing, and related tasks.
Conduct online research.
Organize materials or items for events and assist with event setup and breakdown.
Compile information into spreadsheets or documents.
Prepare reports and information for meetings.
Perform emergency or disaster-related duties if needed.
Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.