Global Business Development Intern

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 22 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 South Carolina Department of Commerce is seeking an Intern for the fall to join our Global Business Development Division. Candidates should be detail-orientated, resourceful, organized, self-motivated and experienced in using Microsoft Office. Event planning skills, business experience, or experience in a related industry is a plus.

The South Carolina Department of Commerce promotes economic opportunities for individuals and businesses. From assisting with the location of new companies within the state, offering grants for community development and infrastructure improvement, to supporting existing industry, the Department of Commerce is here to help new and existing businesses grow.

As an intern, you will get to work with a variety of our staff, while working on real projects that impact our state. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, creative, and flexible, with a passion for economic development and marketing our state. The candidate also needs to dress in business casual attire daily and be prepared to work in a professional, fast-paced environment.

• Assisting staff with presentations for clients
• Participating in team meetings and brainstorming sessions
• Researching, identifying and compiling prospective companies and decision makers in targeted locations and industries around the world
• Assisting with lead generation to track interest in South Carolina as a business destination while marketing the state
• Input information and maintaining Department of Commerce's Customer Relationship Management database
• Assist with events, trade missions, and trade shows by facilitating logistics, preparing marketing materials, etc.
• Conduct research for international companies located within South Carolina as needed
• Assist with trade activities and events as needed

A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Position does not include benefits and can expect 10-20 work hours weekly.

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave
• telecommuting and flexible work schedules

• prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• dental
• vision
• term life insurance
• long term disability
• flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses

• defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options

• tuition assistance
• holiday, annual and sick leave
• discounts on purchases, travel and more

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.