Charleston County Government is now accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Youth Internship Program. This six-week program provides teenagers and young adults with an opportunity to develop workplace readiness skills and gain hands-on experience in County government operations.
The internship runs from June 12 to July 23, 2026. Interns will earn $15.00 per hour, working approximately 20 hours per week, with a maximum of 120 total hours throughout the program.
To be eligible for the program, applicants must:
- Be between the ages of 16 and 21 at the time of application submission.
- Be currently enrolled in high school or college.
- Be a Charleston County resident.
- Submit a completed application and provide parental consent if under 18.
The application deadline is May 1, 2026. Interested applicants can apply online here.
Applicants without internet access may use the public computers at the Charleston County Human Resources Department, located at 4045 Bridge View Drive.
To learn more about this program or the application process, please contact Program Coordinator Brian Williams at (843)958-4704.