What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Intern-GIS System & Content Audit for Enhanced User and Data Management Intern position at Manatee County Government?
Work Location: 1112 Manatee Ave W. Bradenton, Florida 34205
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 27 hours per week, may vary
Department: County Administration
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.
Project Summary: GIS System and Content Audit for Enhanced User and Data Management
The intern will conduct an audit of the Manatee County's GIS systems, including ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and ArcGIS Enterprise Portal (Portal), to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of system operations. This project will involve verifying the user lists in both systems by cross-referencing them with the County’s MS Windows Active Directory (AD) to identify discrepancies and ensure that access is granted only to current and authorized users.
Additionally, the intern will perform a comprehensive content audit of AGOL and Portal to address issues such as missing icons, empty groups, layers lacking metadata, and other inconsistencies that may hinder system usability. As part of this effort, the intern will inventory data layers to document critical details such as the creator, owner, editor, and consumer of each dataset. This inventory and data cleansing will support improved accountability and data governance within the GIS systems.
Department Responsibilities:
- Review GIS data and database architecture across all County departments
- Ensure the County’s systems and user lists are accurate and current
- Conduct content audit of both public facing and internal GIS systems
- Develop recommendation for the ITS Department to adopt specific GIS system improvements
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
