Intern – Consumer Protection (Summer)

Sdsoybean; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Attorney General in Pierre, SD is offering a Summer Intern – Consumer Protection position. The role supports day-to-day office duties and helps consumers with their issues, including toll-free line assistance and outreach at state fairs.

Applicants must be enrolled students (part-time or full-time) with at least one year completed. A background check and drug screening may be required, with preference for juniors/seniors and SD residents.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student (part-time or full-time) at a college, university, or technical institute.
• By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year of their program.
• Preference for juniors/seniors, SD residents, and SD institution students.

Responsibilities

• Answer toll-free line to assist consumers with issues.
• Assist with day-to-day duties of the office.
• Organize case files and prep cases for review.

Skills

Communication

Research

Public interaction

Education

Student enrollment

Job description

Intern – Consumer Protection (Summer) - 37203

Pierre, SD | Attorney General | As Needed, Sporadic

19.09 - 19.09 US per hour

Posted 11 days ago | Apply before January 27, 2027

Description

Session: Summer (May - August)

Position Title: Intern – ATG - Consumer
Hiring Manager: Jody Gillaspie
Agency: Office of Attorney General
Location: Pierre
Minimum Salary: $19.09

Position Description:

Intern will assist with the day-to-day duties of the office. This may include answering our toll-free line to assist consumers with their issue. Intern will become well versed with consumer protection laws such as the vehicle lemon law, travel statutes, charities, cyber security, ID Theft, and many more. The internship may also include special projects such as working with the Investigators on research, organizing case files and prepping a case. This position may include attending the various fairs we attend throughout the state working in our Consumer Protection booth and interacting with the public.

Qualifications:

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.

All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.