Summer Youth Internship

2025 Summer Youth Internship Applications

OPENS March 7, 2025 - May 2, 2025

The Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP) provides young adults who reside in Charleston County an opportunity to develop workplace readiness skills, exposure to the work world, and gain experience in the operations of county government. The Summer Youth will be paid $15.00 per hour.

Eligibility Requirements and Program Details

Eligible Individuals Must...

Be between the ages of 16 - 21 at the program start.
Currently enrolled in high school or college.
Resident of Charleston County.
Complete an Online Application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Have an active email account and respond to email communication after submitting the application.
Have an active voicemail and respond promptly to voice mail messages.
Please see the Age Certification Form. (For students under the age of eighteen (18), a Parent or Guardian must sign this form. All others must sign the form themselves.)

Available Job Opportunities...

Charleston County Government: Primarily at the Public Services Building in North Charleston.
Sheriff's Detention Center: (Must be 18 or over)
Public Libraries: One of the branches within Charleston County.
Charleston Animal Society: North Charleston facility. (Must be 18 or over)
Public Works Department: (Must be 18 or over)

Program Duration / Hours

Start Date | June 13th

Work Begins* | June 16th - July 24th

Graduation | July 24th

Additional soft skills trainings are provided throughout the program.

A total of 120 hours will be worked with the designated department, with an average of 4-hour shifts per day depending on the department needs and the student's schedule.

Application Deadline

May 2nd @ 11:59PM or 125 applicants, whichever comes first.

Please Note

Applying for these jobs do not guarantee you will be selected. We typically have more applicants than we have jobs available.
All students selected for employment must email an Age Certification Form before starting work. For students under the age of eighteen (18), a PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST SIGN THIS FORM. All others must sign the form themselves.
Eligible individuals must be between the ages of 16 - 21 at the program start.

Application

OPENS March 7, 2025 - May 2, 2025

Program Selection Timeline

Application Period

March 15th, 2024: Application window opens.
May 5th, 2024, 11:59 PM: Application deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.

Virtual Interview Phase

Late April to early May 2024: Selected candidates will be contacted via email to participate in virtual interviews.
Second to third week of May 2024: Notifications expected to be dispatched to eligible candidates regarding virtual interview invitations.

Acceptance Letters

Second to third week of May 2024: Acceptance letters will be issued to successful candidates.
Acceptance letters will contain placement details and any additional instructions for the program.

New Hire Emails

Upon acceptance into the program: Successful candidates will receive new hire emails.
New hire emails will provide detailed instructions on paperwork completion, onboarding procedures, and other administrative tasks.

Correspondence

Throughout the program duration: Ongoing correspondence will be maintained to provide updates, reminders, and relevant information.
Regular communication channels, such as email or designated online platforms, will be utilized to address queries or concerns.

Professional Development

Throughout the program duration: Interns will have access to professional development opportunities.
Workshops, seminars, or training sessions may cover various aspects of personal and professional growth, including communication skills, time management, and career planning.

Orientation on Start Day

Program start date: Interns will participate in an orientation session.
The orientation will provide an overview of program objectives, departmental assignments, and guidelines for successful participation.
Interns will have the opportunity to meet program coordinators, mentors, and fellow participants during the orientation session.