Job Description

Intern Sarasota County is proud to be #VaultRanked as one of the Top 150 Internships for 2026!

Department:

General Services

About Our Job

This internship offers the opportunity to gain experience in web development and SharePoint design while supporting how internal departments access and use operational information. The intern may also gain exposure to related business systems and tools, such as analytics dashboards, GIS (Geographic Information Systems) mapping applications, and CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) platforms, which are often integrated with or supported through SharePoint and other internal web-based environments. Additional learning opportunities may be developed based on the intern’s interests and area of study.

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:

• SharePoint & Content Management – Maintain and update SharePoint pages, lists, libraries, and site content to ensure information is accurate, current, and accessible. Assist with content migration from legacy systems or shared drives and organize digital assets (documents, images, files) in a structured, user-friendly manner.
• Web & Page Support – Perform basic web page updates using HTML, CSS, and limited JavaScript to improve content presentation, usability, and overall user experience, including layout, navigation, and readability enhancements.
• Quality Assurance & Testing – Review and test site content across browsers and devices to identify and resolve broken links, formatting issues, outdated content, and functionality concerns.
• SharePoint Administration & Automation Support – Assist with managing permissions, site structure, lists, libraries, workflows, forms, and basic Microsoft 365 automations.
• Content Optimization & Standards – Apply formatting, accessibility, and content best practices while optimizing images and digital assets for performance and page load efficiency.
• Collaboration & Support – Work with General Services team members to identify content and site update needs, support implementation, and assist with general web, SharePoint, and administrative tasks as assigned.
• Monitoring & Documentation – Monitor site performance, escalate technical issues as needed, and develop simple process documentation and reference materials for routine tasks.

Operational Support / General Duties:

• Assist in preparing updates, summaries, and status reports related to web and SharePoint tasks.
• Provide general administrative support related to digital content management, file organization, and process documentation.
• Participate in meetings, planning discussions, and project coordination efforts as needed.

Internship Program Responsibilities:

• A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program on Friday, August 7, 2026.
• 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

• Opportunity to job shadow in other departments

Location: Cattlemen Road Complex, Sarasota, FL

Learn more about the internship program at: scgov.net/intern

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ages 16-17 with parental consent, or 18 and above.
• Eligible to work in the United States – we love local, national, and international students!
• Active, enrolled studentseeking a Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.) or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates currently working toward a bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.

About Everything Else

• Program Dates: The 2026 internship program will begin on May 18, 2026and end on August 7, 2026
• Internship Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Pay Range:$15 per hour (high school student) up to $20 per hour (Grad/Masters student), based on your credit hours earned.

Employee Type:

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day DocumentsYou will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

Employee benefits and Florida Retirement System contributions are not available for seasonal and temporary positions. Positions marked Full Time and Regular (Budgeted) are eligible for benefits, for more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net

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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

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