2026 Winter Internship – Finance Department (Part-Time)

Town of Bluffton•Town Hall - Bluffton, SC

About The Position

The Town of Bluffton’s internship provides students and recent graduates with practical work experience, opportunities to explore career options, apply learned theory, develop professionally, and gain an appreciation for the duties and responsibilities of municipal government. Interns generally provide administrative assistance and support for department assignments and projects. The specific tasks vary by assigned department. This part-time winter internship supports the Finance Department with budget and fiscal-year activities, financial statements, data analysis, research, and governmental accounting experience. The Intern also provides administrative and project support to department staff.

Requirements

Prefer undergraduate or graduate college students, or individuals who graduated within the past year.
Valid driver’s license.
Must pass a drug screen test.
Excellent writing and communication skills and a 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.

Nice To Haves

A good understanding of social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Responsibilities

Assist the Finance Department with budget support and fiscal year close and open activities.
Help prepare financial statements.
Analyze data, identify trends, and help prepare reports.
Research financial policies and regulations.
Gain experience in governmental accounting.
Manage assigned projects to meet deadlines.
Provide administrative support, including copying, scanning, faxing, delivering, and organizing materials.
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.