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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Minority and Small Business Affairs Summer Intern (12601001)

Richland County, SC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

NEOGOV is seeking a summer intern for the Division of Minority and Small Business Affairs (MSBA). The intern will gain exposure to MSBA programs, assist with document processing, conduct reviews, and support research and reporting activities.

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Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, intern will gain general exposure to all MSBA programs including Certification for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) along with DBE Supportive Services, including Business Development Center and Data Management and Reporting in addition to special projects for the Division Director’s staff

Attends meetings, workshops, outreach events, and training sessions

Assists with processing, reconciling and verifying documents for federal and state projects to include contract award data, subhauler’s requests, quarterly reports, and closeouts. Assists with scanning documents, using 10-key calculator to tally data and enter in database, and develop reports

Assists with conducting DBE Onsite Reviews and processing Annual Update Applications per federal regulations

Utilizes applicable databases to retrieve pertinent information that will assist in the review process and prepare reports for review and approval

Aids in performing research and analytical-related functions and attends meetings/interviews with certified and prospective DBE firms

Assists with preparing spreadsheets

Attends with the division director selected relevant agency, local, and/or national committee meetings

Qualification

Data ManagementResearchAnalysisBusiness AdministrationPublic PolicyCommunication Skills

Required

A high school diploma; or an approved acceptable equivalence

Applicants must be accepted into or currently in a two-year or four-year college or university program in Business Administration, Political Science, Marketing, Economics, Sociology, Gender Studies, Public Policy, Communications, History, Public Administration or related field