PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP - PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE -Onsite

Dorchester County; Summerville, St. George (SC, SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorchester County seeks a motivated student or recent grad to support the Public Information Office and Human Resources in developing an Employee Strategic Communications and Engagement Plan. You will audit current internal communications, identify improvements, and assist in presenting findings to internal teams.

The role demands strong writing, organization, and teamwork, with a requirement to work 20–25 hours weekly for 12 weeks starting January 2027. Office-based in Summerville/St.

Qualifications

• Must be a current senior in a 4-year program or have a related bachelor’s degree within 2 years.
• Maintain a 3.0+ GPA with instructor or professor recommendation.
• Commit to 20–25 hours per week for 12 weeks starting January 2027.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented and organized.
• Reliable transportation to St. George office; travel to Summerville as needed.
• Upload unofficial transcript and department head/advisor recommendation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Public Information Office and HR with the Employee Strategic Communications and Engagement Plan.
• Audit current internal communications landscape and develop a strategic improvement plan.
• Present findings to internal teams after analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Public speaking

Teamwork

Self-starter

Independent work

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or HR

Current senior in a 4-year program

GPA 3.0+; instructor/professor recommendation

Unofficial transcript and advisor letter

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Presentation tools

Job description

Application Procedures

Please complete the County application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application or to determine if an applicant has met the minimum qualifications and additional requirements for the position.

Duties

In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience in assisting the Public Information Office and the Human Resources department with the Employee Strategic Communications and Engagement Plan. The incumbent will conduct a comprehensive audit of our current internal communications landscape and develop a strategic plan that improves employee engagement, transparency, and retention.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Currently enrolled as a senior in a four-year program in Communications, Journalism, or Human Resources. Or have obtained a bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or Human Resources or a closely related field within two years of the closing of this post (preferred).
• Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average and an instructor or professor recommendation.
• Must be available to work twenty hours minimum and twenty-five hours maximum per week starting in January 2027 for 12 weeks.
• Reliable transportation to and from our St. George office with occasional travel to the Summerville office.
• An unofficial copy of transcript and a letter of recommendation from the department head of major or an advisor. Please upload with application.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient skill with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and presentation tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-starter and positive attitude.
• Comfortable in presenting findings to internal teams.

E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.