2026 Winter Internship – Public Services (Part-Time)

Town of Bluffton•Public Services - Bluffton, SC

About The Position

The Town of Bluffton’s internship offers students practical work experience to explore career options, apply learned theory, develop professionally, identify personal strengths and weaknesses, and learn about the responsibilities of municipal government. The intern provides administrative assistance and supports projects and tasks assigned to Town departments. Duties vary by department. For this position, the intern assists the Public Services Department with maintenance and grounds-related work, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical work, pruning, plant installation, fertilization, and irrigation installation and repairs. The cover letter must state which weeks the applicant is available to work between December 1, 2026 and January 31, 2027, and explain their interest in the department.

Requirements

Must pass a drug screen test.
Valid driver’s license.
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

Undergraduate or graduate college students, or individuals who graduated within the past year, are preferred.
Studies in building trades, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical work, turf management, horticulture, pruning, flowers, fertilization, or irrigation.
A good understanding of social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Responsibilities

Assist the Public Services Department with carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work.
Perform pruning, plant installation, fertilization, and irrigation installation and repairs.
Manage assigned projects to meet deadlines.
Provide administrative support to department staff, including copying, scanning, faxing, delivering, and organizing materials.
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.