What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Intern-Program Evaluation Intern position at Manatee County Government?
Work Address: 2101 47th Terrace E, Bradenton, Florida 34203
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 27 hours per week, may vary
Department: 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 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.
Manatee County funds the Community-Based Care Program, which helps provide medical care for those who cannot afford traditional medical insurance. The program offers patients a continuum of care focused on prevention and early intervention rather than expensive emergency department and inpatient care. To improve the program and address any gaps, the program’s effectiveness and reach needs to be evaluated. The intern will be expected to create evaluation tools and conduct data analysis, highlighting any gaps in the continuum. The intern will also be expected to research similar programs, locally and/or nationally, for comparison purposes.
Department Responsibilities:
- Evaluation of County’s indigent healthcare program
- Research other indigent healthcare programs and report on similarities and differences
- Creation of evaluation tools to assess program’s effectiveness and reach
- Data analysis and visualization to show program effectiveness and reach
- Report and recommendation
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
