Summer Internship Opportunities - Agricultural Commodities - Paid
State of South Carolina
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Summer Internship Opportunities - Agritourism & Agribusiness - Paid
State of South Carolina
Department of Agriculture
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$26,400 - $49,100
per year
Type
Part Time
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Job Description
Summary
This paid summer internship with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture involves helping with agribusiness research, event coordination, and marketing efforts for agritourism, such as visiting farms and promoting roadside markets.
Interns will support administrative tasks like database management and presentations while working in downtown Columbia.
It's ideal for college students studying agriculture or marketing who enjoy hands-on work, travel, and building skills in rural business promotion.
Key Requirements
- Must be a rising sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student for the 2026-2027 academic year
- Pursuing a degree in agriculture, marketing, or a similar field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Reliable transportation required due to weekend work and travel
- Ability to handle administrative tasks like record maintenance and mailings
Full Job Description
The SC Department of Agriculture has a
SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
available within our Agribusiness and Agritourism Department
for students seeking a degree in agriculture, marketing or a similar field.
for students seeking a degree in agriculture, marketing or a similar field.
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.
Requirements
Qualifications
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 Information
- 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.
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