Department:

Parks Recreation & Natural Resources

About Our Job

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) Internship Program is designed to provide an intern with the opportunity to apply information and skills obtained in the classroom to real-life working situations. The intern will be introduced to all aspects of managing publicly held conservation lands. The internship also offers the opportunity to gain additional experience in resource management, ecological research, educational outreach, passive recreation and public interaction, and assist with maintaining standards of accreditation. Additionally, other learning experiences can be developed in relation to intern’s interest and area of study within the field of parks, recreation, and natural resources. The program will provide the intern with a constructive review and evaluation of their skills and competencies, providing growth opportunities and direction to further professional and educational development.

Job Description:

Are you interested in getting hands-on experience in your chosen field? Do you want to make a difference in your community?

Intern Sarasota County is dedicated to providing students with an unsurpassed learning experience and insight into the dynamic world of public sector employment.

Develop new skills you can apply in the workplace. Gain skills that will enhance your resume and increase your career options while exploring public service! Observe and participate in tasks and responsibilities performed daily by skilled professionals. Experience workplace culture, office dynamics, and business etiquette.

Your internship will include impactful hands-on work within a department, networking, professional development, and building long lasting connections with other interns, mentors, and Sarasota County team members.

Department Responsibilities:

• Visit, observe and participate in different areas of Natural Areas and Trail’s facilities, programs, and operations.
• Utilize skills and education to enhance natural habitats and customer experiences in Sarasota County.
• Natural areas management including protected species monitoring, habitat restoration, documentation of nuisance species, nuisance vegetation management (either self or through team workdays and park volunteer workdays).
• Document, monitor, and treat exotic plant and animal occurrences on county owned and/or managed lands.
• Learn and practice Core, Natural Areas and Aquatics pesticide applicator basics.
• Observe and serve as a trainee in conducting prescribed burns under the direction of the Fire Mitigation Specialist and Manager
• Assist in the implementation of ecological monitoring and develop a report using data collection techniques, monitoring, and general statistics to document pre and post burn habitat conditions.
• Ensures compliance to all policies, guidelines, and procedures in accordance with local, state and federal regulations and standards.
• All other types of work necessary to lead