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Economic Development Fall Internship

Chester County Economic Development
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Estimated Start date: August 2025 

Estimated End Date: December, 2025 

Expected Pay: $15-20/hour

Schedule: Part Time

Hours: 12-15 hours/week

Location: Richburg, South Carolina (3200 Commerce Drive, Suite B, Richburg SC, 29729); hybrid one day/week.

About Us:

Located midway between Columbia, SC and Charlotte, NC, Chester County is one of the fastest growing counties in the Charlotte Metro. Our unique blend of small-town hospitality with close proximity to major metropolitan amenities is why companies ultimately “Choose Chester.” Chester County Economic Development (CCED) team focuses on making Chester a great place to live and work. We do this through a variety of activities such as: recruiting new businesses, assisting existing businesses with expansion efforts, identifying workforce and employment opportunities, developing sites, promoting small business and creating strategic partnerships, among many others.

Job Description: 

CCED is looking for a fall intern to assist with marketing, economic research, and community engagement. This internship is an excellent opportunity for students interested in marketing, economic development, economics, business administration, real estate, or related fields.

Specific Duties:

  • Supports marketing efforts, including creating content for reports, presentations, social media and CCED’s website.
  • Maintains real estate database.
  • Assists with coordinating special events, meetings or prospect visits.
  • Assists with RFIs (request for information) and other related research requests.
  • Participates in/coordinates site visits and business retention and expansion (BRE) initiatives.
  • Assist in researching industry trends.
  • Performs other related work as required and assigned.
  • The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
  • Due to the confidential nature of the economic development department, the selected candidate must sign an NDA confirming their commitment to confidentiality.

Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Business Administration, Economics, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Strong interest in learning about economic development and community development.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
  • Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to contribute to a variety of projects.