Sarasota County Government · 3 weeks ago
Natural Areas and Trails Resource Management Intern - On-Site Summer 2026 Internship
Twin Lakes Park
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $20/hr
Start in 2026 SpringSarasota County Government is committed to providing students with a valuable internship experience in the field of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources. The intern will gain hands-on experience in resource management, participate in various departmental activities, and receive professional development opportunities while contributing to the management of conservation lands.
ConsultingGovernmentPublic RelationsPublic Safety
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, through team work days, with volunteers, Sheriff’s Work Offender Program teams or contractual), and implementation of nuisance and feral animal control
Document, monitor, and treat exotic plant occurrences on county owned and/or managed lands
Learn and practice Core, Natural Areas and Aquatics pesticide applicator basics
Work in Maximo to submit appropriate service requests for integrated pest management activities
Assist Emergency Services with planning, organizing, preparing and conducting prescribed burns under the direction of the Fire Mitigation Specialist and Manager
Assist in the implementation/oversight of resource management projects to be performed by an outside contractor and/or internal work units
Ensures compliance to all policies, guidelines, procedures, Federal/State regulations and standards
All other types of work necessary to lead and/or support land management goals
Final internship experience report to be presented to PRNR Management Team prior to completion of internship
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
Qualification
Required
Ages 16-17 with parental consent, or 18 and above
Eligible to work in the United States – we love local, national, and international students!
Active, enrolled student
Include cover letter, resume and transcript (documenting 2.8 GPA or higher) with application for internship
Preferred
Candidates currently working toward a bachelor's in parks, recreation, leisure services, natural resources or closely related field
Company
Sarasota County Government
Sarasota County Government is a county organization that dedicated to providing customer-focused services that add value to the community.
Founded in 1921
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Amanda Glover, PHR, SHRM-CP
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Chris Louria
Chief Human Resources Officer/Director
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