2026 Winter Internship – Human Resources (Part-Time)

Town of Bluffton•Town Hall - Bluffton, SC

About The Position

The Town of Bluffton’s internship provides students with work experience to explore potential career options, apply learned theory to practical situations, grow professionally, identify personal strengths and weaknesses, and learn about the duties and responsibilities of work in a government municipality. Interns generally provide administrative assistance and project support to Town departments; assignments vary depending on the department. This internship supports the Human Resources Department with employee communications, records, receipts, events, and other administrative and project work. The cover letter must state which weeks the applicant is available to work between 12/1/2026 and 1/31/2027 and why they are interested in the department. The role is part-time and is intended for undergraduate or graduate students or recent graduates.

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

Interview employees and write and customize Employee Spotlight articles.
Maintain, organize, and audit files.
Research and write topics for the Employee Newsletter.
Compile data from past and present PCard receipts.
Maintain and upload receipts to Finance.
Plan monthly employee events.
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 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.