Have you ever wondered what happens to all the waste you create? Now is the time to find out. We are looking for interns to work in a variety of areas along side of our Collection and Hazardous Waste Division professionals. Opportunities are available to further your knowledge and sharpen your skills in recycling, disposal, and education programs. We are looking for students that are focusing their area of study in engineering, environmental sciences, and public relations. If you are ready to work in an exciting, fast-paced, ever-changing and unique field don’t let this opportunity pass you by.

The Public Outreach & Education Intern will work directly with the Sarasota County Government Public Utilities Department in the Collection and Hazardous Waste Division. The Intern will interact with county staff members, County Administration and the public. Intern will attend meetings, tour facilities, observe day-to-day practices and complete tasks, as directed by Sarasota County staff.

Intern Responsibilities:

• A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program.
• Participation in organized intern events.

Duties:

• Observe and participant in the day-to-day operations of the Collection and Hazardous Waste Division.
• Assist with solid waste collection projects and activities including research, surveys, event planning, education outreach, social media posts and summer camp education.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Provide support to assigned department and perform various tasks under the direction of Sarasota County staff.
• Record keeping (i.e: Intern will be responsible for tracking one’s own time.).

Non-Essential Functions:

• Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.  
• These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license
• Must be currently enrolled in a college/university, seeking a graduate (post-baccalaureate) degree or senior level graduate studies. (Proof of current enrollment required at time of application.)  May consider recent graduate of master's program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently a student within their Freshman or Sophomore year of college and pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations or other similar field.

Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and/or machines, equipment, special tools as required for the job

• An interest in government and how it operates
• An interest in public service and helping others
• Interpersonal skills
• Basic Microsoft software knowledge (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions
• Willingness to share input on projects

Drug Free Work Environment             EOE/AA/ADA