Main Street SC Intern 2025, Municipal Association of South Carolina
Main Street SC is a comprehensive downtown revitalization program that promotes the historic and economic redevelopment of traditional business districts throughout the state. Main Street SC is a technical assistance program of the Municipal Association of SC and the state coordinating program recognized by Main Street America. The Main Street SC Intern will assist the Main Street SC Manager in programmatic initiatives and WeShopSC, the statewide digital community platform. Specific projects include coordinating with local market managers and developing WeShopSC programmatic & educational materials for state-wide use.
Details
- Date range – begins on or after May 12, 2025; ends on or before August 1, 2025
- 20 hours a week (12 weeks)
- Jenny Boulware, Main Street SC Manager, will serve as the intern supervisor at the Municipal Association of SC.
- The intern will be subject to all Municipal Association rules and policies.
- While the Association anticipates that the intern will continue for the full time specified, the internship may be terminated at any time.
Intern duties include
- Learning and being fully trained on WeShopSC/Beyond Main platform systems
- Liaises with community businesses, local leaders, and the WeShopSC program staff
- Attends WeShopSC training and leadership meetings.
- Creates free directory listings for and with small businesses.
- Assists small businesses in inventory photography using photo light box.
- Assists in the development of marketing materials (podcasts, video shorts, graphics, etc.) to support WeShopSC.
- Encourages and supports the statewide digital community space.
- Assists in developing e-commerce education and training.
Requirements
- Ability to work 20 hours per week.
- Must possess at least a 3.5 GPA.
- Demonstrate professional interest in two or more of these areas of focus: community development, economic development, information technology, communication, business administration, public policy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with various software for scanning, editing, and cataloging is a plus (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Microsoft Excel).
Desired Skills
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Visit the Municipal Association of SC Career Center.
For more information about the Main Street SC program, visit https://www.masc.sc/main-street-south-carolina.