Student Intern - Public Works - Sustainability

Student Intern - Public Works - Sustainability

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Clearwater, FL

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

2026-00199

Department

Public Works

Division

PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION

Opening Date

05/11/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
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THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Position Description

The City of Clearwater is seeking an intern to assist our Public Works Department in our Sustainability & Environmental Division in a variety of projects.

Under the general direction of the Sustainability & Environmental Division Manager and Sustainability & Resilience Specialist, the Sustainability Intern will assist with projects, events and communications that support the citys sustainability, resiliency, and environmental initiatives.

Salary: Interns may work for an hourly rate, for college credit with a stipend, or unpaid intern volunteer.

Freshman or Sophomore College Student - $14.00/hr.

Junior, Senior, or Technical/Vocational College Student - $15.00/hr.

Graduate Level College Student - $16.00

Schedule/Duration:

• The schedule will be flexible to accommodate the interns class schedule. The duration of the internship is flexible to meet the needs of the department and the students academic requirements.
• The recommended number is less than 25 hours per week for internships and for 3 to 9 months.
• Co-op positions will be reviewed and discussed based on the university program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Sustainability Division in organizing, coordinating and conducting education and outreach events
• Assist with grant writing and grant funded program development
• Brainstorm and ideation for implementing strategies outlined in Greenprint 2.0
• Research on sustainability topics as needed
• Draft content for various communication materials such as newsletter, bill insert, social media posts, flyers and others
• Perform administrative tasks such as meeting preparation, taking minutes, data entry, project progress tracking and evaluation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications:

Valid State Drivers License Required

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled college student (graduate level, technical/vocational). Preferred majors/concentrations include Sustainability, Environmental Studies/Science/Engineering/Law, Public Administration, or Urban Planning.
• Knowledge and experience to successfully fulfill the duties and responsibilities listed above as this position will be ethical, hardworking, and strong desire to learn. Experience can be personal or professional.

Training and development opportunity

01

What level of Drivers License do you currently possess?

• CDL A
• CDL B
• Regular (E)
• ID Only
• Out of State
• None of the above

02

What is your highest level of education?

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Completion of 10th grade
• Less than 10th grade education

03

If currently in college, what year are you currently in?

• Not enrolled in college
• Freshman or Sophomore college student
• Junior or Senior college student
• Recently graduated college within the past year
• Enrolled in a Vocational/Technical School

04

Please indicate what degree or field you are majoring in.

• Environmental Studies
• Sustainability
• Engineering
• Other
• Vocational/Technical School
• No degree/major - not enrolled

05

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

06

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Clearwater

Address 100 South Myrtle Avenue

Clearwater, Florida, 33756

Phone 727-444-8116

Website http://www.myclearwater.com