Summer Internship Opportunities - Columbia, SC - Paid

Agribusiness and Agritourism - Statehouse grounds in downtown Columbia.
As an Agribusiness and Agritourism intern, you will work directly with the Executive Director of the Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) and the Agritourism Marketing Specialist. With ACRE, you’ll coordinate ACRE events, site visits, and conduct research and grant reporting related to the program. With Agritourism, the intern will attend Agritourism events, visit Agritourism operations, work with the Certified Roadside Market program, and assist with promotions, presentations, and provide assistance during events as assigned. 

Assisting with record/database maintenance; mailings; and other administrative tasks related to the marketing of the assigned programs and events.  Some weekend work and travel is required due to the nature of the programs, therefore reliable transportation is required. If you are not able to ride with an agency employee, mileage will be reimbursed at the approved state mileage rate.


Marketing and Events - Statehouse grounds in downtown Columbia.
As a Marketing and Events intern, you will learn the many ways that the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) promotes its programs such as Certified South Carolina, Fresh on the Menu, and the Chef Ambassadors through marketing and events. For this position, you’ll work closely with the Events Director and the Certified SC Program Manager to assist with event planning, attending the South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture, and strategic program development of Certified South Carolina and Fresh on the Menu.

Assisting with record/database maintenance; mailings; and other administrative tasks related to the marketing of the assigned programs and events.  Some weekend work and travel is required due to the nature of the programs, therefore reliable transportation is required. If you are not able to ride with an agency employee, mileage will be reimbursed at the approved state mileage rate.


Must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior or attending graduate school for the 2025-2026 academic year.

• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Publisher, MS Power Point and Outlook email and Outlook calendar.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

All Internships:  Housing is the responsibility of selected candidate, and no stipend is provided. 

State surface level parking is available daily on a first come, first serve basis. If all spaces are otherwise taken for the day, the intern is responsible for all costs associated with parking (meters).

Salary : $13 - $15