Intern Sarasota County is proud to be #VaultRanked as one of the Top 150 Internships for 2026! This professional internship supports the implementation of parks and recreation programs, events, camps, and special projects.
Requirements
- Assist with the planning, development, implementation and promotion for a range of recreational, cultural/historical, and nature-based recreational programs and services at beaches, water accesses and parks.
- Support division-wide special events and programs.
- Assist with the scheduling and coordination of reservations, contracts and registrations with groups, individuals, agencies, and other organizations using reservation software.
- Provide guidance to park visitors and staff on facility and park usage requirements, ensuring compliance with reservation agreements.
- Support day-to-day park operations, including but not limited to natural resource management, operations, maintenance, janitorial services, events coordination and administrative functions.
- Assist with the creation and distribution of promotional material for cultural, educational, and recreational programs and events.
- Provide updates for websites and other communication channels as necessary.
- Participate in public relations activities to promote programs and services.
- Complete a term internship project/assignment as defined by Parks and Recreations Supervisor.
- Collaborate with your department colleagues to make and influence real changes.
Benefits
- Competitive wage
- Hands-on work experience
- Professional headshot
- 1-1 mentoring with county staff
