Summary

This job is an entry-level internship assisting the Director of Governmental Affairs in a state military department, where you'll research and track legislation, monitor legislative calendars, attend meetings, and handle administrative tasks to support interactions with constituents and officials.

It's ideal for college students or recent graduates interested in politics and public policy who enjoy building relationships and staying organized in a fast-paced government environment.

Key Requirements

High school diploma and current enrollment in or completion of an undergraduate or graduate college degree
Pursuing or holding a degree in political science, law, communications, or public relations
Strong communication skills with a genuine, friendly, and positive demeanor
Active or past involvement in extracurricular activities, especially leadership or socially interactive roles
Knowledge of the legislative process and experience or interest in legislative affairs or public policy
Ability to research, analyze issues, and compile information clearly and concisely
Ability to handle confidential matters

Full Job Description

Serve as the Assistant to the Director of Governmental Affairs providing services to constituents and government officials. Research, track and summarize legislation that could impact SCMD, monitor the State House calendar, floor debate calendars, and legislative committee meeting calendars and help coordinate the scheduling of agency representation of matters, as appropriate. Prepare for and attend General Assembly chamber sessions, committee hearings, staff meetings and others meetings deemed necessary. Provide other office/administrative tasks in support of the director of governmental affairs.

Requirements

High school diploma and must be currently enrolled in college pursuing an under-graduate or graduate degree or already successfully graduated from college.

Qualifications

Pursuing a degree in political science, law, communications, or public relations. Must possess outstanding personal relationships and communicate skills in a genuine, friendly and positive way. Must be actively or previously involved in extracurricular activities – especially in a leadership or socially-interactive role. Experience in legislative affairs and/or interest in public policy. Must have knowledge of the legislative process. Must have the ability to research and analyze issues and collect, compile and assemble information in a clear and concise manner. Must have the ability to handle confidential matters.

Additional Information

A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an online South Carolina State Employment Application. Only those applicants chosen for interview will be notified of job filled status. Note: Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s) or specialized training on the application shall provide an official copy of transcripts upon notification of selection for hire. This serves as verification of credentials listed on the application.

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