The Washington Semester Program (WSP) offers South Carolina college students the opportunity to spend a semester working and taking classes in Washington D.C., gaining valuable experience while earning academic credit toward their degrees.

The opportunity: Live/Learn/Work. Students live in a historic Capital Hill neighborhood, explore the city through group excursions, all while taking 15 credit hours.

• 9 credit hours are applied towards a full-time internship in congressional, executive, judicial or private sector offices, which can be applied towards your Honors Immersed requirement.

Great fit for: Many CofC Honors students have participated and thrived in this program over the years, with backgrounds ranging from political science to economics to international studies to public health. Participants get firsthand experience with the political process, obtaining skills that will help prepare them for careers in virtually any sphere.

Scholarships available: The program allocates support for students who demonstrate financial need and awards over $10,000 each year in scholarships.

• Learn more: the Program will offer multiple virtual info sessions over the coming weeks. Sign up here.

How to apply: Personal statement + resume + transcript + LOR by Sunday, September 22, followed by virtual interviews for finalists the following Sunday.

The local Charleston chapter of the NAACP is seeking office interns!

The Opportunity: In this role you will support administrative needs (processing membership applications, phone calls, messages, email, etc). You will work collaboratively with chapter officers and perform outreach to increase meeting attendance and event engagement.

How to Apply: If you are interested in applying, please call chapter president, Dorothy Jenkins at 843-805-8030.

The W.N. Looper Award provides financial support for students majoring within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences to complete a summer internship with the United States Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

The Award: $4,000 will be awarded to support the recipient’s living expenses during their time in Washington, D.C. The recipient will be selected based on the established criteria and responses to the essay questions describing the impact this opportunity would have in reaching their educational and career goals.

Great Fit For: A freshman, sophomore, or junior majoring within the Humanities and Social Sciences and looking to gain experience working in politics.

How to Participate: Apply online through the Career Center by October 15.

The Lowcountry Food Bank is hiring a Nutrition Coordinator for the Tri-County Region.

The Opportunity: This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. The coordinator will be responsible for the administration of nutrition activities funded through the federal SNAP-Education program in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties.

• Responsibilities include program coordination and materials management, community networking and outreach, direct nutrition education, relationship building, volunteer management to conduct SNAP-Education activities, and support of the overall Community Programs team. This person will work with our partner agencies to coach them and provide nutrition recommendations and strategies for Policy, System, and Environmental (PSE) changes.

Great fit for: Great field experience or first job out of college for recent or impending graduate.

How to Apply: Online application through Indeed.

The opportunity: Assist a local mom in picking up two middle school kids from East Cooper Montessori Charter School on Rifle Range Rd. in Mt. Pleasant; then providing supervision and transportation to activities.  Children are 12/14 and very self-sufficient.

• Ideally 3 days a week to start, 2:30-4:30.
• Additional hours if interested and available. Very flexible!
• $20/hour to start. 

How to Apply: To learn more please contact Elizabeth via text or email (843.906.5949 / elizabethwfpb@hotmail.com).

The College’s Halsey Institute offers a fall semester internship for students (and recent graduates) looking to gain experience in a professional gallery setting.

What to expect: Halsey Institute internships are structured with three-week rotations under direct guidance and mentorship of each Halsey Institute staff member in the areas of development, marketing, exhibitions, administration, and education. Interns are scheduled with weekly visitor services shifts at the front desk of the Halsey Institute to create meaningful interactions with gallery visitors.

The dates: The Fall 2024 internship session will begin on Tuesday, August 20.

Who should apply: All majors and experience levels are welcome.

• Go deeper with more details online.

How to apply: Interested applicants of all majors and experience levels are encouraged to send a current résumé and cover letter to the attention of Kaylee Lass at LassKR@cofc.edu by Sunday, August 4, 2024.

With a Google Apprenticeship, you can join a work-and-study program at Google, gain real-world experience, and get paid in the process. Applications are open for Spring 2025 apprenticeships.

Programs Offered:

• Project Management: Dive into planning and executing exciting projects.
• Information Technology: Master the tech behind Google’s operations.
• Data Analytics: Unlock insights from massive datasets.
• Digital Marketing: Craft campaigns that reach millions.
• User Experience Design: Shape how users interact with Google’s products.

Apprenticeships Benefits:

• Learn by Doing: Gain real-world experience alongside Google experts.
• Earn While You Learn: Get paid while you develop valuable skills.
• Launch Your Career: Open doors to a fulfilling career in tech.

Who Should Apply?

• Passionate learners eager to embrace new challenges.
• Driven individuals with a hunger for career growth.
• Tech enthusiasts ready to make their mark on the world.

Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/emnCCHiT