Environmental Education and Outreach Intern - R15696

Department:

UF IFAS Extension & Sustainability

Interested in the environment, sustainability and education? This internship is for you!

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 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 preformed 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.

Sarasota County Government is seeking an intern in the UF/IFAS Extension and Sustainability Department. The position will work on the development of outreach educational, and marketing materials for a variety of our natural resources and youth-based programs, which could include 4-H Youth Development, Marine and Coastal, Ecology and Natural Resources, and Sustainability (“Programs”). This position will also assist with the delivery of Extension education programs related to the natural environment, including 4-H programming through 4-H day camp and weekend, evening and overnight events.

A Level II background screening is required.

Sarasota County employees who work for UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County may be responsible for implementation of programs administered by the University of Florida, in compliance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Florida and Sarasota County.

Assist in the preparation and development of educational materials related to the Programs above. These may include lesson plans, educational games, fact sheets, videos, webinars, blogs, presentations, and more.

Assist the Programs in the research, development, and delivery of adult and 4-H youth programming for environmental education. These may include STEM Day Camp, 4-H Clubs, iLEAD leadership, 4-H University event, LIFE, Outdoor InvestiGATORs, Florida Master Naturalist, Project WILD, Energy Upgrade, and other family programming. Program delivery may be in‑person or may include developing, filming, and editing of videos and zoom webinar assistance.

Serve as youth mentor and camp counselor during 4-H camps and events.

Support Programs on additional projects, such as Energy Upgrade program, Sustainable Communities Workshop, or other outreach events.

Administrative duties to support Programs such as program data entry and analysis, literature reviews, design, marketing and promotion of programs, event planning, 4-H record books, or preparation for upcoming new 4-H year.

Support Programs on additional projects including developing video showcases of our events and projects and other marketing materials, such as brochures, rack cards, and social media posts.

Research, write, and develop blogs, social media content, and other communications materials for the Programs.

Assist with analyzing data, research, and reporting for various initiatives such as a sustainability action plan.

Support Outreach events for 4-H including foundation events, school tabling, 4-H awards and events.

Collaborate with your department colleagues to make and influence real changes.

A presentation to the County…