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Sarasota County Government · 1 day ago

Solid Waste Communications and Outreach Intern - On-Site Summer 2026 Internship

Bee Ridge Utilities

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $20/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Sarasota County Government is seeking an intern in the Solid Waste department for the summer of 2026. This internship offers hands-on experience in developing communications and educational materials, while also providing opportunities for professional growth and networking within the public sector.

ConsultingGovernmentPublic RelationsPublic Safety

Responsibilities

Develop two education outreach activities and related materials (one-students, one-adults)

Support planning and implementation phases for community cleanup events (e.g., annual Liberty Litter Cleanup, Adopt-a-Road, pop-ups) including supply packing and distribution, tracking results, and drafting event messaging (e.g., social media, internal communications)

Develop three outreach campaigns, including at least one small-scale social media campaign (e.g., holiday lithium-ion battery PSAs)

Participate in meetings related to Solid Waste emergency activation communications

Attend the Keep Sarasota County Beautiful Advisory Board meetings

Other Solid Waste duties and/or special projects as assigned

Collaborate with your department colleagues to make and influence real changes

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

Public OutreachCommunicationsEnvironmental ScienceSustainabilityNetworkingTeam CollaborationPresentation Skills

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

Preferred

Working toward a bachelor's degree in communications, environmental science, sustainability, public administration, education or closely related field

Benefits

Competitive wage

Hands-on work experience

Professional headshot

1-1 mentoring with county staff

Professional Development Events: Civics 101 & Facility Tour, Own Your Career, Business Etiquette & Professional Networking, Philanthropy & Your Career, Board of County Commission Public Hearing Session, Speaking for Success

Opportunity to job shadow in other departments