About the Department

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college or university; or at a technical school taking college-level courses.
Must have State of Florida Driver’s License.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and drug screen test prior to employment.

The ideal candidate will be available some weekends and some full day (8am-5pm) shifts with an average of 10-20 hours per week (depending on workload and candidate availability). The end date will depend on the candidate and could extend for as long as the candidate is enrolled in school, provided the candidate continues to meet program requirements.

Desired skills include public speaking, written and oral communication, excellent organization, ability to work independently and collaboratively, experience in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, and the desire to perform some work in the field. Experience working with Canva is desirable.

PAY INFORMATION
**UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT $18.50/HOUR**
**GRADUATE STUDENT $19.00/HOUR**

Position Duties

As a Student Intern with Alachua County’s Water Resources Program, you’ll play a key role in connecting our community to important water conservation and water quality initiatives. This internship is designed for current college or technical school students who enjoy public engagement, education, and hands-on environmental work.

This is a part-time, non-exempt, temporary intern position tied to ongoing enrollment.

Minimum Qualifications

The following tasks are not exhaustive but represent how a candidate can expect to spend most of their time in the internship:

· Plan and deliver our interactive educational programs in local classrooms, summer camps, and at events throughout the community.

· Attend community events, sometimes in the evenings or on weekends.

· Assist with water quality monitoring which may include groundwater and creeks sampling.

· Conduct educational site visits to local businesses and apartment complexes.

· Keep an updated inventory of outreach supplies.

· Keep organized data on outreach impact for reporting.

· Design creative outreach and social marketing materials through software like Canva.

Benefits

: There are no benefits associated with this classification.

Supplemental Questions

I understand that once my application has been submitted for this specific position that I will NOT be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply.

If an applicant meets all minimum qualifications as posted, s/he will be referred to the appropriate hiring manager. The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied and are intended to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for the experience sought for the role.
Please answer them completely and specifically, as your responses will be used to determine which applications move forward in the selection process.

I understand that my responses will be used to evaluate my application for further consideration.

Are you currently enrolled in an accredited two or four year college or university; or at a technical school taking college level courses?

Please list the courses you have completed or currently enrolled in.

This position has flexible hours and may require occasional weekend or evening work. Are you able to work those hours?

Please describe your availability for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, if known, including the days and times you are available to work in person.

Are you available to work during the Summer 2027 term?

How many hours per week are you available to work, if known?

What is your earliest available start date?

What is your expected graduation date (month/year

Describe your experience with public speaking, delivering presentations and/or school programming for children.

Please describe any relevant coursework or work experience in education, environmental education, environmental science, or water quality monitoring.

This position requires working in and around waterways, swamps, and wooded areas. Are you able to perform these duties?

Please describe your experience using Canva or similar design software to create visual and creative materials.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Alachua County
Address: 12 S.E. 1st Street, 1st Floor

Gainesville, Florida, 32602-2877
Phone: (352) 374-5219
Website: https://www.alachuacounty.us/Depts/HR/Pages/HumanResources.aspx