What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Intern - Recreation Therapy Analyst position at Manatee County Government?
Work Location: GT Bray, 5502 33rd Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34209
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.
This role will be supporting our ADA compliance and inclusion efforts. The County, and Sports and Leisure Services, are looking to add more inclusive recreational programming and facility amenities. This person will help research what other counties are doing, what compliancy issues we need to address in our parks and facilities, as well as be part of the Manatee County ADA focus group.
Department Responsibilities:
- Benchmark other counties programs and inclusion initiatives and programming being offered.
- Research if these programs are vendor programs or managed in house by staff.
- Research any full time or part time roles that focus on compliance and programming
- Be an active member of the County ADA focus group
- Review our parks, facilities, and programs and offer suggestions on enhancements to make them more accessible for our community members that need an accommodation, including but not limited mobility, sensory, and age.
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
