What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Intern - Asset Management Program Developer position at Manatee County Government?
Work Location: Administration Building - 11112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL, 34205
Works Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM (27 hours per week, may vary)
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 2024 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.
The intern will assist the us in creating, updating, and submitting a plan to integrate multiple existing buildings onto the same core key system. The plan will be converted into Excel file or similar, stating which facilities to integrate, breakdown of door types, and potential overall cost. This newly updated data will be incorporated into interior asset management software and the organization's current database catalog.
Department Responsibilities:
- performs building maintenance and operation activities, ensuring that facilities are functioning properly daily so that County services can be provided
- the primary contact for user departments regarding their daily needs
- perform plumbing, AC, and electrical maintenance of County buildings, facilities, systems, equipment, and grounds
- workers are spread throughout the county residing at various locations and covering approximately 2.1 million square feet
- technical support team members provide maintenance, repair, and installation services for generators, audio-video systems, and other facility technologies
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:
- 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.
Salary : $14 - $20
