What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant Intern position at South Carolina Department of Commerce?
Job Responsibilities
Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) is committed to maintaining the state’s long-term competitiveness while building a modern economy — one that is diverse, supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle, while allowing people to live and work where they love.
As one of 20 cabinet agencies, S.C. Commerce is the state’s lead economic development agency. Its mission is to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, which it does by supporting new and existing businesses and partnerships that fuel emerging industries such as life sciences, headquarters, and advanced energy. To drive the state’s advanced energy potential and global impact, S.C. Commerce helped organize the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), designated as one of 31 federal Technology and Innovation Hubs in 2023. A national leader in foreign direct investment, South Carolina extends its international reach with representation in Europe and Asia, ensuring the state remains a top, global business destination from launch to legacy.
The Department of Commerce is seeking a Program Assistant Intern to aid the Business Incentives and Community Development Division. This internship is for the summer of 2025 with the opportunity to continue through the school year.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
Additional Comments
Summer hours are up to 37.5 hours per week.
School year hours are 10-20 hours per week.
Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) is committed to maintaining the state’s long-term competitiveness while building a modern economy — one that is diverse, supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle, while allowing people to live and work where they love.
As one of 20 cabinet agencies, S.C. Commerce is the state’s lead economic development agency. Its mission is to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, which it does by supporting new and existing businesses and partnerships that fuel emerging industries such as life sciences, headquarters, and advanced energy. To drive the state’s advanced energy potential and global impact, S.C. Commerce helped organize the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), designated as one of 31 federal Technology and Innovation Hubs in 2023. A national leader in foreign direct investment, South Carolina extends its international reach with representation in Europe and Asia, ensuring the state remains a top, global business destination from launch to legacy.
The Department of Commerce is seeking a Program Assistant Intern to aid the Business Incentives and Community Development Division. This internship is for the summer of 2025 with the opportunity to continue through the school year.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Reconcile Federal Revenues and Expenditures pertaining to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
- Summarize financial and grant information for division staff.
- Follow up with outstanding reports from counties and companies.
- Review Pay Applications, as needed.
A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
Additional Comments
Summer hours are up to 37.5 hours per week.
School year hours are 10-20 hours per week.
