The SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) helps families across the state obtain affordable, safe housing. Our staff is passionate about creating solutions that truly make a difference in the lives of others! We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic undergraduate or graduate student to mentor in our Communications Division. In this position, you will:

• Use your creative talents to enhance website messaging to various audiences using digital marketing tools
• Collaborate with program staff to align content with the agency’s new voice and tone manual and other industry best practices
• Provide hands-on technical support for audio/visual projects
• Assist the team in scheduling website updates to support marketing campaigns and outreach, to include proofreading and copyediting postings
• Provide outreach to our program areas about website process improvements and updates, and assist in executing changes through the Content Management System (CMS)

This is a part-time, temporary position that provides an average of 20 hours per week. This position requires you to report in-person to our office in Lexington, South Carolina. Please note, we will strive to be flexible regarding pre-planned vacations or other obligations.

Regardless of whether this internship is in conjunction with coursework or independent of one, you will be compensated fairly. Pay rate is between $18.00 - $23.00 per hour depending on year of study.

Agency Minimum qualifications*:

A high school diploma; or an approved, acceptable equivalence. Must be a full or part-time student in an accredited university, college, or technical school. SC Housing does not provide internship opportunities to freshmen, must be a sophomore or above at time of internship. Must be in good standing and current on all student loan payments to meet State of South Carolina employment requirements.

* Candidates must specifically meet the Agency Minimum Requirements or an equivalent combination of education and experience to be considered for this position.

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry files, books and reports weighing up to 20 lbs. Must be able to perform filing, desk work and operate general office equipment. Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged or intermittent periods of time while sharing, gathering or presenting information to other staff members or external parties. Employee must be able to perform these tasks with or without reasonable accommodations. SC Housing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (Including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).

What makes us different?

We are a state governmental agency unlike any you’ve encountered before. We operate much more like a private sector business. We are a self-sustaining operation that offers rental and homeownership products and services. As a result, we face many of the same regulatory, market, and financial hurdles of private sector financial institutions. Our clear advantage to interns is that we offer challenging and meaningful work in a niche industry.

Why intern with us?

SC Housing does not offer a benefits package for part-time, temporary interns. However, our interns are compensated at a competitive, standard rate, which increases by year of study. In addition to valuable experience, you will:

• Build connections with industry professionals
• Have a flexible work arrangement to accommodate class schedules, if needed
• Enjoy Casual Fridays
• Be welcome at all company engagement events and competitions
• Benefit from onsite and online trainings/classes, including no-cost access to LinkedIn Learning
• And much, much more!

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