It Intern Jobs in Elgin, SC (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time
Job Number: 191485
Agency: Department of Commerce
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH30
Position Number:: 0000000
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: GEN06
Hiring Range - Min.: $15.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $15.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to the hiring managers. You may be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted after a contingent offer of employment. Please provide an explanation of any gaps of employment. A resume should be attached with your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) is committed to maintaining the state's long-term competitiveness while building a modern economy - one that is diverse, supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle, while allowing people to live and work where they love.
As one of 22 cabinet agencies, S.C. Commerce is the state's lead economic development agency. Its mission is to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, which it does by supporting new and existing businesses and partnerships that fuel emerging industries such as life sciences, headquarters, and advanced energy. To drive the state's advanced energy potential and global impact, S.C. Commerce helped organize the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), designated as one of 31 federal Technology and Innovation Hubs in 2023. A national leader in foreign direct investment, South Carolina extends its international reach with representation in Europe and Asia, ensuring the state remains a top, global business destination from launch to legacy.
Job Purpose:
This position assists customers with technical issues or questions relating to computer hardware or software devices. Additionally, this role takes phone calls from customers or communicates with them through messaging platforms, helps customers diagnose technical issues over the phone, and speaks with them about installing hardware or software on their computers.
Job Responsibilities:

• Offers technical support to users by responding to questions and concerns.
• Assists in troubleshooting by analyzing, identifying, and diagnosing issues and symptoms using established processes and procedures.
• Assists in monitoring the status and operations of data center infrastructure, network systems, console systems, and peripheral equipment. Monitors daily batch processes using tools provided.
• Installs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains customer hardware and software.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
Basic knowledge of and skill in using a wide variety of applications, operating systems, protocols, and equipment used in customer organizations. Basic complex problem-solving skills. Moderate complex analytical skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with customers, peers, and management.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.