Summer Camp Programming and Reaccreditation Intern - On-Site Summer 2026 Internship

Intern Sarasota County is proud to be #VaultRanked as one of the Top 150 Internships for 2026! Department: Parks Recreation and Natural Resources

About:

Our Job Looking for a fun and exciting internship? The Recreation and Neighborhood Parks (RNP) division of the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources (PRNR) department has an incredible

opportunity:

for students majoring in recreation,

education:

, or nonprofit management. This internship offers comprehensive

experience:

in the recreation field through involvement in planning, reporting, and implementing programs and events. This intern will play a key role in organizing the annual Back-to-School Resource Fair, assist with reporting and coordinating activities for the summer reading program, and assist with tasks related to ACA (American Camp Association) reaccreditation.

They will be involved in many aspects of summer camp, including training and on-site help. There will also be opportunities to assist with Therapeutic Recreation programs. Additionally, they will have the chance to collaborate with other divisions within PRNR, gaining valuable exposure to the broader scope of recreation services.

Interns will develop essential

skills:

in program and event management, customer service, teamwork, problem-solving, written communication, project management, and critical thinking. This role also includes collaboration with RNP and other divisions within Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources, giving you exposure to a variety of functions within the department and allowing you to develop a well-rounded skill set.

By the end of the internship, you'll have valuable hands-on

experience:

in operations management, problem-solving, and teamwork. 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:

Display leadership in planning and directing recreational activities while assisting with the planning process and/or implementation of youth, adult, senior, and family programming for the Recreation and Neighborhood Parks division.

• Provide highest level of customer service to participants.
• Participate in the planning committee for Back-to-School Resource Fair.
• Prepare weekly reports and other documents such as activity and statistical reports for the Summer Reading Program.
• Plan and implement activities for National Summer Learning Week.
• Coordinate and ensure compliance with ACA reaccreditation standards.

Attend meetings that include division staff meetings, staff training and department meetings.

• Assist with Therapeutic Recreation programs.
• Support administrative tasks of special projects and reports.
• Perform related work as required.
• Collaborate with your department colleagues to make and influence real changes.

Internship Program

Responsibilities:

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.

Your Internship Includes: In-person, on-site work! 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 Location: Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota Learn more

about:

the internship program at: scgov.net/intern

About:

You Minimum

Qualifications:

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 Qualifications:

Programming

experience:

Enjoys working with children. Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five (5) years.

About:

Everything Else Program Dates: The 2026 internship program will begin on May 18, 2026 and end on August 7, 2026. Internship Hours: 40 hours/week.

• Schedule will vary Monday-Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Hours may vary due to special events, camp operations and other needs. Pay Range: $15 per hour (high school student) up to $20 per hour (Grad/Masters student), based on your credit hours earned. Employee Type: Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal) Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day: 1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents.

(Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.) 2.

U.S.:

Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely

compensation:

(Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

Employee

benefits:

and Florida Retirement System contributions are not available for seasonal and temporary positions. Positions marked Full Time and Regular (Budgeted) are eligible for

benefits:

, for more information

about:

employee

benefits:

, please click this link or visit SCGov.net. A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the

experience:

s, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different. Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities.

View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance). Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace. Do you like leaving things better than you found them? We serve the greater good! Our team is here to make Sarasota the premier community to live, work and play! Sarasota has 37 miles of award-winning beaches, over 80 parks and 100 golf courses, and is known as the cultural capital of Florida with museums of art, theaters, an aquarium, botanical gardens and the annual international film festival.

Unsurpassed beauty, rich cultural offering, diverse

education:

al opportunities, wide-ranging recreational possibilities make Sarasota a great place to live and work! We believe in work-life balance with a generous leave plan. “US News & World Report: Sarasota is No. 1 in Florida and No. 18 in the country for best place to live.” We need YOU to help create wonderful

experience:

s for residents and vacationing guests enjoying Sarasota! Apply today!