Summer Internship - Don Ryan Center for Innovation, Town of Bluffton
Assist the Don Ryan Center for Innovation with: Support marketing and communications efforts (drafting social media posts, event promo content, newsletters, and basic graphics as needed). Assist with planning and executing DRCI programs and events (logistics, vendor/partner coordination, attendee support, and day-of setup). Help tell “client stories” by interviewing/collecting information from entrepreneurs and writing short spotlights for web/social use.
Provide administrative and project support (updating trackers, organizing digital files, summarizing meetings, and supporting day-to-day operations). Conduct light research and outreach related to small business support (community resources, partnership opportunities, benchmarking other innovation centers). Research past DRCI program companies (revenue, jobs, etc.) Manage assigned projects to meet deadline demands.
Provide administrative support to Department staff members to include, but not be limited to, copying, scanning, faxing, delivering, organizing or other duties associated with administrative tasks. Conduct on-line research. Organize materials or items for events and assist with set-up and breakdown. Compile information into spreadsheets or documents. Prepare reports and information for meetings. Perform Emergency or disaster related duties if needed. Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.
Education and Experience: Prefer undergraduate or graduate college students or individuals who have graduated in the past year or less. Licenses or Certifications: Valid South Carolina driver’s license. Special Requirements: Must pass drug screen test. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The successful candidate must have excellent writing skills, communication skills, and a positive attitude. A good understanding of the social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and similar sites would be beneficial.
Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and office assistance techniques; knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to read and understand basic Town and State policies and procedures of limited scope and difficulty; ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to operate standard office and computer equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.