Summary

This summer internship in the Office of Communications at South Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services involves supporting daily tasks, helping with projects, and creating materials to promote health initiatives for the community.

Interns will work in an office setting in Columbia, attend meetings, and focus on professional growth through training and evaluations.

It's ideal for motivated students or recent graduates passionate about public service and improving lives in South Carolina.

Key Requirements

U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated (within 2 years) from an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university
Not a previous intern with the agency
Available to work at least 15 hours per week for 12 weeks in summer 2026
In-office position in Columbia, SC (no remote work)
Commitment to public service and community dedication
Record of high achievement; must submit cover letter and resume

Full Job Description

The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians.

These internships are located in the Office of Communications - Jefferson Square Building, Richland County.
This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position.

Are you looking for a Summer Internship? Intern will complete a 12-week internship in the Office of Communications. The intern will report to a division supervisor who will assign their daily and weekly tasks which will include but are not limited to administrative tasks, assisting on projects, creating deliverables, quality assurance, research and review, and complete all other duties as assigned. The intern will also complete regular check-ins with supervisor, evaluations throughout program, and complete professional development courses as assigned by the Agency's training and development division.

The Intern will be under the general supervision of the Communications supervisor. Intern will be responsible for fulfilling the requirements of their internship as follows:

Division Support: Perform all duties correctly and completely as assigned by supervisor; Attend cross-division meetings and training opportunities; Assist on initiatives and projects; Follow all DHHS policies and procedures.
Professional Development: Develop a professional development plan with the supervisor; attend courses/seminars/workshops as required or planned.
Evaluations and Feedback: Complete regular check-ins with supervisor; Complete both a mid-program and final-program evaluation; Complete presentation on overall experiences at the end of internship.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Intern applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship, and meet at least one of the following criteria:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four-year institution)
Graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four-year institution) no more than two years before the first day of the internship
Not a previous intern

Candidates must attach the below documents:

Cover Letter
Resume

Must be available to work a minimum of fifteen (15) hours per week during the semester.

Qualifications

Commitment to public serviceDedication to community in which we serve Record of high achievement Additional Information Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online.

All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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Communications Internship - Summer 2026 - Columbia

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