Intern – Consumer Protection (Summer)

the South Dakota State Government • Pierre, SD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This internship is for the Summer session (May - August) and is located in Pierre. The intern will assist with the day-to-day duties of the office, which may include answering a toll-free line to assist consumers with their issues. The intern will gain knowledge of consumer protection laws such as the vehicle lemon law, travel statutes, charities, cyber security, ID Theft, and many more. The internship may also involve special projects like assisting investigators with research, organizing case files, and preparing cases. Additionally, the position may require attending state fairs to work in the Consumer Protection booth and interact with the public.

Requirements

• Applicant must be a current part-time or full-time student (minimum of 6 credit hours) in the upcoming semester or in the immediately preceding semester.
• Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply.
• By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.
• Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation.
• Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior.
• Preference may be given to South Dakota residents.
• Preference may be given to students of South Dakota institutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day duties of the office.
• Answer a toll-free line to assist consumers with their issues.
• Become well versed with consumer protection laws.
• Work with Investigators on research.
• Organize case files and prep a case.
• Attend state fairs and work in the Consumer Protection booth.
• Interact with the public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree