Nexus It Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time
Job Number: 190768
Agency: Department of Commerce
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH30
Position Number:: 61164904
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Flexible scheduling.
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:
The SC NEXUS Marketing & Communications Intern will support strategic communications and marketing initiatives for SC NEXUS, a federally designated Tech Hub advancing energy innovation across South Carolina. This role offers hands-on experience in brand management, content development, stakeholder engagement and event coordination within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
The intern will assist in executing integrated marketing efforts that elevate the SC NEXUS brand, highlight project impact, and support collaboration across industry and academia.
Job Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of marketing and communications campaigns across digital and print platforms.
• Draft and edit content for newsletters, press releases, website updates, and social media channels, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and AP style.
• Assist in maintaining and organizing marketing assets, including presentations, collateral, and visual content.
• Coordinate logistics and communications for events, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
• Conduct research to support storytelling, reporting, and strategic messaging initiatives.
• Monitor and report on engagement metrics to inform marketing performance and optimization.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent, high-quality communication.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or Journalism.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop; preferred)
• Experience with Canva or similar design platforms
• Familiarity with email marketing tools (e.g., Constant Contact or Klaviyo)
• Understanding of social media analytics and performance tracking
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Basecamp or Monday.com)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

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.