Summer Internship - Marketing

Position: Summer Internship Opportunities - Marketing - Paid
Location: Columbia

Job Responsibilities

The SC Department of Agriculture has a

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

available within our Marketing Department for students

seeking a degree in agriculture, marketing or a similar field.

Marketing Internship - Statehouse grounds in downtown Columbia.

As a Marketing intern, you will learn the many ways the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) promotes its programs such as Certified South Carolina and Fresh on the Menu through marketing and events. For this position, you will work closely with the Marketing Director to assist with management of the these programs, including membership maintenance, member relations, and marketing campaign and event planning.

Assisting with record/database maintenance; mailings; and other administrative tasks related to various marketing programs. 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.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

* 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.

Additional Comments

* Housing is the responsibility of selected candidate, and no stipend is provided.

* Surface level parking in a state lot is available on a first-come, first-serve basis each day. Metered parking will be the responsibility of selected candidate if unable to secure a surface level spot in a state lot.