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Sarasota County Government · 1 month ago

Parks Business Operations Intern - On-Site Summer Internship

Twin Lakes Park

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $20/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Sarasota County Government is dedicated to providing students with a valuable learning experience in public sector employment. The Parks Business Operations Intern will gain hands-on experience in business operations, customer service, and volunteer program support within the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources department.

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Responsibilities

Support activities and operations at Turtle Beach Campground, CRTO Program and Mobile Vending Program

Provide customer service, including processing reservations, cancellations and changes

Observe and participate in opening/closing procedures and daily tasks for operations

Collaborate with staff to monitor both the Ted Sperling Natural Park and Turtle Beach Park CRTO programs, engaging with the public, vendors and other park divisions to ensure smooth operations

Educate and inform park visitors about park rules and regulations while working at CRTO launches, to provide excellent service and maintain a positive park experience

Assist in the planning and preparation of adding potential new programs and/or vendors

Research and identify mobile vendors and organizations in the area that could fit the different mobile vending permit types available

Support Volunteer Program, a volunteer program which enhances community events and experiences by providing customer assistance services

Assist with assessment of major upcoming events and identifying list of volunteer roles for each event

Support volunteer recruitment efforts, which include drafting emails, notices and flyers; outreach to local volunteer groups, schools and corporations; drafting social media posts and more

Provide support with volunteer schedule coordination, ensuring proper coverage for each event

Provide onsite support during events including volunteer check-in and instruction, representation of PRNR department, general assistance to event organizer and/or facility operator as needed

Support PRNR Central Processing unit and develop knowledge of reservation and customer service procedures within parks

Gain broad understanding of processes and tools used to manage park reservations throughout PRNR department

Assist with processing reservations, answering questions, general customer service

Complete general maintenance tasks within RecTrac reservation software, including merging accounts, document review/retention, etc

Assist with coordination of and running Summer Youth Pickleball program

A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program on Friday, August 7, 2026

Participate in all organized intern events and trainings