What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Intern - Outfall Awareness position at Manatee County Government?
Work Location: Environmental Protection Division, Quattlebaum House, 1501 Dam Road, Bradenton, Florida 34212
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 27 hours per week, may varyAbout 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.
Outreach messages on municipal storm drain inlets are a useful and practical way to discouraging dumping and misuse of storm drains as waste disposal. Targeted messaging helps to reduce contaminants such as pet waste and household products from entering into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) and supports the important outreach component of the County’s NPDES-MS4 permit. This project will support the County in that goal. Part 1 of the project will leverage the County’s GIS database to identify inlets draining to waterbodies identified as not meeting water quality standards to ensure targeted messaging. Part 2 will involve placement and installation of pre-made labels to the identified priority inlets.
Department Responsibilities:
- Introduction to the US-EPA Participatory Science framework.
- Orientation to the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System and MS4 reporting requirements
- Individualized training with ArcPro and GIS Databases
- Training opportunities for environmental outreach and localized waterbody impairments
- Mentorship by experienced NRD-EPD professionals.
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.
- 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.
- 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
Salary : $14 - $20
