Parks & Recreation Interpretive Program Specialist Intern - Beach and Water Access - R15707
Department
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
About Our Job
Help with various events and projects, including fishing and nature camps, sea grass surveys, special events, and a wide range of beach related activities, including sea turtle surveys.
Job Description
Are you interested in getting hands-on experience in your chosen field? Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Intern Sarasota County dedicated to providing students with an unsurpassed learning experience and insight into the dynamic world of public sector employment.
Develop new skills you can apply in the workplace. Gain skills that will enhance your resume and increase your career options while exploring public service! Observe and participate in tasks and responsibilities preformed daily by skilled professionals. Experience workplace culture, office dynamics, and business etiquette.
Your internship will include impactful hands-on work within a department, networking, professional development, and building long lasting connections with other interns, mentors and Sarasota County team members.
Department Responsibilities
Plan, development, implement and promote a range of recreational, cultural/historical, and nature-based recreational programs and services at beaches, water accesses and parks. Assist with division-wide special events and programs.
Assist with the scheduling and coordination of reservations, contracts and/or registrations with groups, individuals, agencies, and others, utilizing reservation software. Instruct park visitors and staff on facility and park usage requirements and ensure compliance with reservation agreements.
Coordination and oversight of events scheduled within the parks. Provide quality customer service. Serve as a steward in preserving and protecting the historic, archeological, and environmental resources consistent with Federal, State, local laws, and rules. Draft permit conditions and stipulations for special events and other permitted activities.
Assist with the day-to-day operations of the parks, to include but not limited to: Natural Resource Management, Operations, Maintenance, Janitorial Services, Events Coordination and Administration duties and functions.
Create and distribute promotional information for cultural, educational, and recreational programs and events. Provide updates for website and other forms of communication as necessary. Perform public relations activities.
Collaborate with your department colleagues to make and influence real changes.
Internship Program Responsibilities
A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program.
Participate in all organized intern events and trainings.
Your Internship Includes
Competitive wage
Hands-on work experience
Professional headshot
1-1 mentoring with county staff
Professional Development Events
Civics 101 & Facility Tour
Own Your Career
Business Etiquette & Professional Networking
Philanthropy & Your Career
Board of County Commission Public Hearing Session
Speaking for Success
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
At least 18 years old, or age 16 with parental consent.
High school diploma, or equivalent (if applicable).
Eligible to work in the United States – we love local, national, and international students!
Currently seeking a diploma or degree through an accredited secondary or post-secondary educational program, or within 12 months after graduation.
Preferred Qualifications
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in recreation, leisure services, education, public administration, business administration, or closely related field.
About Everything Else
Program Dates: The 2023 internship program will begin on May 22, 2023 and end on August 11, 2023.
Internship Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; some departments vary.
Pay Range: $13 per hour (high school student) up to $20 per hour (Grad/Masters student), based on your credit hours earned.
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