Charleston Water System: Seeks Human Resources Intern (Summer 2020)

With Who:  Charleston Water System

Location:  Charleston, SC (St. Philip St., downtown)

Dates:  Summer 2020

Compensation:  $16.00/hr – $18.00/hr (Depending on qualifications and class ranking.)

Hours:  8 AM and 5 PM (flexible)

Position Description:   (This is a paid internship.) Assist Human Resources with auditing Human Resource processes for effectiveness.

Primary Duties:  

  • Auditing of current HR processes
  • Assisting with updating job descriptions
  • Assist with transitioning to electronic records
  • Assist with other HR projects as needed

Additional Duties: Other related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:  

  • Currently enrolled in 3rd (Junior) or 4th (Senior) year of undergraduate studies working on a BS Degree in Business Administration / Psychology.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource administration.
  • Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.

Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions:  

  • Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally to include comprehension of complex oral and written instruction.
  • Frequent sedentary work with extended sitting required. Occasionally positions self to exert up to 20 lbs. of force to lift and transport objects.  Objects greater than 50 lbs. require a two-person operation.
  • Ability to visually observe and comprehend computer/terminal screens, reports and correspondence for data input and filing.
  • Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as but not limited to a telephone, calculator, fax, copier and calculator.
  • Ability to understand and execute complex written and oral communications.
  • Ability to identify, reach and handle documents as required to perform the essential job functions and to maintain an accurate record keeping system.

Training Needs:  

  • OSHA and Departmental safety training as required.
  • Skills Based Training.
  • Standard Operating Instruction (SOI) per department requirements.
  • ISO 14001 standards for department and company.

Application Deadline:  Applications close on March 4th, 2020 at 11:55 pm

Apply (or request more information):  Apply today! See full internship posting and submit your application via the CofC Handshake Portal.

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