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Sarasota County Government · 3 weeks ago

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

Twin Lakes Park

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $20/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Sarasota County Government is offering an exciting internship opportunity within the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources department for students majoring in recreation, education, or nonprofit management. The intern will gain hands-on experience in planning and implementing recreation programs, assist with events, and develop essential skills in customer service and project management.

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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

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