2025 Summer Intern-Business, Political Science or Communications - Savannah River Mission Completion
Aiken, SC
About the Job
Overview
Provide support to Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) as a Business, Political Science or Communications Intern - Limited Service Employee (LSE) on the Savannah River Site (SRS), a US Department of Energy (DOE) facility in Aiken, South Carolina.
Responsibilities
The Business, Political Science or Communications intern will perform meaningful work in support of the SRMC organization. The selected Business, Political Science or Communications intern will assist the Chief of Staff with interdepartmental tasks and projects. The position will include experiences in managing assigned project tasks through completion, supporting stakeholder engagements (including community and government affairs), and assisting with communications team as needed. The selected student should be able to work well both independently and in a team environment to accomplish tasks. Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. The selected student should be comfortable voicing ideas for improvement and taking initiative with this opportunity to apply their education to this position.
Additional Information:
The internship is expected to be a 10–12 week period from May 2025 until the end of July 2025. Housing is not provided, but reasonable rentals may be available through local university student housing offices. The selected candidate will be responsible for their own transportation.
A 40-hour work week is set and scheduled by the individual departments. SRMC utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), etc. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Interns will be paid a competitive hourly rate; no summer interns will be assigned to shift work; overtime is not available; Interns will be paid for site holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th) as applicable.
Assignments will be located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. Public transportation is not available, and interns will be required to arrange their own transportation. A valid Driver’s License, Registration and proof of automobile insurance is required for driving on the Savannah River Site.
Resumes will be reviewed by the selection panel in January 2025. All selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2025.
If you are selected to participate in the SRMC internship program, additional information will be requested such as: SRMC employment application, references and official transcripts. You will be assigned to SRS General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol test appointments before badging and commencement of assignment.
Qualifications
+ Candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at:
+ An accredited four-year university, and currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Political Science or Communications
+ Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above and completed their Junior year.
In addition:
+ Must pass General Employment Training (GET)
+ Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT)
These two items will be scheduled before the intern starts work at Savannah River Site.
About
Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities. www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com (http://www.srsimcc.com)
Benefits
SRMC Summer InternLimited-Service Employees (LSEs) are eligible for a limited benefits package:
+ High Deductible Health Insurance
+ 2 paid holidays during the summer months
+ Paid Time Off
Starting Rate
USD $20.00/Hr.
Pay Disclaimer
Compensation will be determined by approved calendar year government rates.
EEO Statement
SRMC, is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.
Submit a Referral (https://careers-lse-srmc.icims.com/jobs/1564/2025-summer-intern-business%2c-political-science-or-communications/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834384513)
Location _US-SC-Aiken_
ID _2024-1564_
Category _Internship_
Position Type _Intern_
Remote _No_
Provide support to Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) as a Business, Political Science or Communications Intern - Limited Service Employee (LSE) on the Savannah River Site (SRS), a US Department of Energy (DOE) facility in Aiken, South Carolina.
Responsibilities
The Business, Political Science or Communications intern will perform meaningful work in support of the SRMC organization. The selected Business, Political Science or Communications intern will assist the Chief of Staff with interdepartmental tasks and projects. The position will include experiences in managing assigned project tasks through completion, supporting stakeholder engagements (including community and government affairs), and assisting with communications team as needed. The selected student should be able to work well both independently and in a team environment to accomplish tasks. Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. The selected student should be comfortable voicing ideas for improvement and taking initiative with this opportunity to apply their education to this position.
Additional Information:
The internship is expected to be a 10–12 week period from May 2025 until the end of July 2025. Housing is not provided, but reasonable rentals may be available through local university student housing offices. The selected candidate will be responsible for their own transportation.
A 40-hour work week is set and scheduled by the individual departments. SRMC utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), etc. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Interns will be paid a competitive hourly rate; no summer interns will be assigned to shift work; overtime is not available; Interns will be paid for site holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th) as applicable.
Assignments will be located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. Public transportation is not available, and interns will be required to arrange their own transportation. A valid Driver’s License, Registration and proof of automobile insurance is required for driving on the Savannah River Site.
Resumes will be reviewed by the selection panel in January 2025. All selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2025.
If you are selected to participate in the SRMC internship program, additional information will be requested such as: SRMC employment application, references and official transcripts. You will be assigned to SRS General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol test appointments before badging and commencement of assignment.
Qualifications
+ Candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at:
+ An accredited four-year university, and currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Political Science or Communications
+ Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above and completed their Junior year.
In addition:
+ Must pass General Employment Training (GET)
+ Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT)
These two items will be scheduled before the intern starts work at Savannah River Site.
About
Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities. www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com (http://www.srsimcc.com)
Benefits
SRMC Summer InternLimited-Service Employees (LSEs) are eligible for a limited benefits package:
+ High Deductible Health Insurance
+ 2 paid holidays during the summer months
+ Paid Time Off
Starting Rate
USD $20.00/Hr.
Pay Disclaimer
Compensation will be determined by approved calendar year government rates.
EEO Statement
SRMC, is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.
Submit a Referral (https://careers-lse-srmc.icims.com/jobs/1564/2025-summer-intern-business%2c-political-science-or-communications/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834384513)
Location _US-SC-Aiken_
ID _2024-1564_
Category _Internship_
Position Type _Intern_
Remote _No_
Source : Savannah River Mission Completion