Environmental Student Intern (9020)

Work for Our Water Resources.

Help protect one of Florida's most vital resources - water - with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public's water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Water Resources Bureau

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (the District), a leader in protecting Florida's water resources, is seeking an Environmental Specialist Student Intern to support the Water Resources Bureau. This intern will work closely with project managers, engineers, and supervisors within the Water Supply Section, contributing to a variety of District projects and programs. The ideal candidate will assist with statistical analysis, data collection, and other project-related tasks. This role is well‑suited for a motivated self‑starter who can support multiple project managers and embrace the diverse work performed within the Water Supply Section. Responsibilities may include database entry, field and office data collection, administrative processing, calculations, coding, GIS tasks, and map creation. Please note that this internship is an on‑site opportunity and is not eligible for remote work.

For helping to maintain our valuable water resources as a student, we offer:

• Training and Development: Having a successful career takes more than technical training. The District helps our staff develop additional skill sets, such as emotional intelligence, time management, customer service, conflict resolution, communications and more. As an intern, you are eligible to attend these on-site trainings.
• Employee Assistance Program: Provides confidential assistance and support in a wide variety of areas important to an employee's well-being, including but not limited to work and life balance, stress management, coping with family issues, financial advice, legal and workplace problems, addictions, student loan assistance and any other personal issues adversely affecting quality of life.
• Wellness Program: Your Health Matters is designed to encourage employees to engage in healthier lifestyle behaviors through the achievement of health and fitness goals. The program includes classes on health and fitness topics, District campus walking routes, a fitness challenge, tobacco-cessation resources, an ergonomics program, discount programs, incentives and other resources. Participation in wellness program activities is voluntary.

Compensation: $16.00 hourly

Essential Functions

• Compile data, perform appropriate analyses, develop and/or produce reports, maintain data bases, and prepare data for presentation
• Conducts field work to support water supply projects
• Assist with processing Public Supply Annual Report (PSAR) data
• Assist in the evaluation of the economic impacts and cost effectiveness of existing, proposed, or potential District programs
• Identify data gathered and analyze data flow for developing efficiencies, solutions, or alternative methods to improve data quality and data reporting
• Maintain a positive and self-motivated attitude towards conducting data entry and developing tables and charts
• Ability to use appropriate software, database, and other technology

Working Conditions

Most work is conducted in a standard office environment. This position requires the ability to perform continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Must be able to operate a District vehicle for two hours or more at a time. May be exposed to extremes in temperature and humidity, as well as a variety of pests, including mosquitoes and ticks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environments vary by assigned business unit.

Required Credentials for Environmental Student Intern

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Be at least part-time and currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Credentials for Environmental Student Intern

• Preferred Degrees: Economics, Business, Environmental Science, Geology or Engineering
• Preferred Degree Level: Undergraduate
• Experience with data collection, data entry, or database management

Application Process

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.

Additional Details

This position is typically scheduled to work no more than 25 hours per week, 3 days per week, between Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, out of the Brooksville, FL office. Schedule is contingent upon the decision of the hiring manager and the successful candidate.

Travel Required

Yes. Infrequent travel, using District vehicle, within Districts coverage area

Accepting applications until July 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM

About Us

Managing the water resources for west-central Florida, our district includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 5 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.

Apply Now

The District prides itself on providing a positive work flexible environment that engages and supports our employees. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Click on the link to apply and put yourself to work for our water resources.

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, or medical condition. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s). The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only), ext. 4747; or email ADACoordinator@WaterMatters.org. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA. The District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. The District will not sponsor applicants for work visas.