What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Intern-Access to Care Intern position at Manatee County Government?
Work Location: 2101 47th Terrace E, Bradenton, Florida 34203
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 27 hours per week, may varyDepartment: Public Safety Department - Health Services Division
About Our Job
Are you interested in getting hands-on experience in your chosen field? Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Manatee County is dedicated in providing students with an unsurpassed learning experience and insight into the dynamic world of public sector employment.
What you can expect:
- Develop new skills you can apply in the workplace.
- Gain skills that will enhance your resume and increase your career options.
- Explore working in public service!
- Observe and participate in tasks performed daily by skilled professionals.
- Experience workplace culture, office dynamics, and business etiquette.
Your internship will include impactful hands-on work within a county department, networking, professional development, and building lasting connections with other interns, mentors, and Manatee County team members.
- Program Dates: The 2025 internship program will begin on May 19th, 2025, and end on August 8th, 2025.
- Internship Hours: Up to 27 hours/week (maximum), Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; may vary by department.
- Pay Range: $14 per hour up to $20 per hour (graduate/ master’s student), based on the number of credit hours earned.
Accessing healthcare is complicated and, for many people very difficult to obtain. The goal of this project is to understand the difficulties in accessing healthcare in Manatee County, especially as it relates to those who are homeless and uninsured, and to assess gaps in knowledge and services. The intern will attempt to gain access to health care as someone with and without insurance and compile a report regarding their experience. The intern is also expected to create evaluation tools to assess gaps in community healthcare knowledge.
Department Responsibilities:
- Simulate the experience of accessing healthcare
- Research barriers towards healthcare in the County, focusing on those who are homeless and uninsured
- Creation of evaluation tools to assess gaps in community knowledge and services regarding indigent healthcare
- Use evaluation tool and analyze results; modify tool as appropriate
- Write report regarding experience and evaluation
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 wages starting at $14.00 hr.
- Hands-on work experience
- Professional headshot
- 1-1 mentoring with county staff
- Professional Development Events:
- Get to know your County & Facility Tour
- Beach Patrol Demo & Beach Clean Up
- Communication Training
- Natural Resources – Kayak Tour
- Build your resume with real world career experience
- Senior Leadership Meeting
- Speaking for Success
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree, 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.
Salary : $14 - $20
