Posting number: 02476
Department: HUMAN RESOURCES
Job classification: Student Intern
Posting type: Open
Categories: Miscellaneous
Target Audience - High school seniors in Dorchester County who intend to enter the workforce immediately following graduation.
To provide a foundational understanding of municipal operations, cultivate essential workplace skills, and introduce participants to career opportunities within Dorchester County Government.
Every intern is paired with a dedicated mentor within their host department. This mentor provides professional guidance, daily support, and continuous performance feedback throughout the program.
Must currently be enrolled as a high school Senior in Dorchester County.
Submit a formal application.
Provide one letter of reference from a teacher, counselor, or principal.
Successfully complete the formal interview process with Dorchester County staff.
Timeline: 20-week program running from January through May.
Commitment: Minimum of 8 hours per week; maximum of 20 hours per week (up to 400 total hours).
E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.
Dorchester County, SC is a fast‐growing county in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Part of the three‐county Charleston metropolitan area, Dorchester County offers a mix of suburban and rural lifestyles with Charleston and North Charleston nearby. The population was 136,555 in the 2010 Census, an increase of 41.6% from the 2000 Census.
Nearby to Dorchester County are the South Carolina beaches (30‐60 minutes), the Santee Cooper lakes (30 minutes), and the Blue Ridge Mountains (3‐4 hours). Dorchester County offers numerous outdoor recreation opportunities, including the terminus of the Edisto River Canoe Trail at Givhans Ferry State Park and the 16,000+ acre Beidler Forest. Minor league baseball, hockey, and soccer teams are in the metropolitan area, and the annual Family Circle Cup tennis tournament is held in adjoining Berkeley County.
Dorchester County operates under a Council Administrator form of government and has 766 full‐time positions. A seven‐member County Council is elected by district and provides policy direction to the County. The County Council appoints the County Administrator, the County Clerk, the County Attorney, and the Delinquent Tax Collector.
The County Administrator is responsible for the administration of all departments under the control of the County Council. The present County administrator has been in the position since 2004 and is assisted by a Deputy County Administrator and a Chief Financial Officer.
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