2027 Professional Internship

Dorchester County • Multiple locations, SC

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Dorchester County Government is offering a 12-week internship in either the Public Information Office (PIO) in Summerville, South Carolina, or the Treasurer’s Office in St. George, South Carolina. Interns gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, challenging environment, learn about local government operations, and contribute to projects. The internship is part-time, with 20–25 hours per week. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; some flexibility is allowed, but interns must be available during core hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position is onsite and begins in January 2027. No relocation expenses will be paid, and the employer will not sponsor employment visa status.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Passion to learn and achieve.
• Academic excellence, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled in an accredited degree program, and to individuals who graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program within the past two years.
• Must be available to begin onsite in January 2027 for 12 weeks.
• PIO applicants should major in Marketing, Journalism, Business Administration, Analytics, Human Resources, Social Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Treasurer’s Office applicants should major in Accounting.

Responsibilities

• PIO assignment: Conduct marketing research and document findings.
• PIO assignment: Analyze data and prepare reports.
• PIO assignment: Assist with communications, employee engagement, and retention strategies.
• Treasurer’s Office assignment: Design a new handbook for all staff incorporating policies and internal procedures.
• Treasurer’s Office assignment: Analyze current processes.
• Treasurer’s Office assignment: Assist with the SC Association of Auditors, Treasurers and Tax Collectors Conference (SCATT Conference).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed