Public Information & Internal Communications Intern

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

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.