College Intern - MPO

This program is designed to provide students with an experiential learning workplace opportunity within the Collier County MPO. This program is offered in cooperation with accredited colleges and universities. The student will engage in individual and team projects. In addition, they will engage in activities to further develop their leadership skills and will actively participate in aspects of local government management to further enhance their understanding of the inner workings of the organization.

The student will attend networking events as appropriate. Finally, the intern may be able to participate in job shadowing activities. This opportunity may include rotational assignments which will allow the intern to spend time in a variety of departments.

Through this program the student will participate in a paid internship placement for a period ranging not to exceed sixteen weeks. This placement will include specific beginning and ending dates. Students will be assigned to a position based on the student's academic merit, recommendations, experience and interests. Work schedules will be based on the student's academic schedule. Student interns will be paid on an hourly basis at $20.00 an hour and understand this is a temporary position not to exceed sixteen (16) weeks.

• Performs tasks related to transportation planning including supporting administrative program tasks, reviewing documents, and supporting public engagement.
• Meet established criteria of the internship program.
• Engage in the internship program as a learning experience.
• Complete all learning objectives and structured activities outlined in the professional development plan within established time frames.
• Communicate with the supervisor and Human Resources throughout the internship experience and complete required documentation within applicable time frames.
• Demonstrate professional workplace behaviors including reliability, timeliness, strong communication, appropriate work attire, confidentiality, self-initiative, teamwork and appreciation.
• Ask appropriate questions for understanding work assignments and demonstrate hard work to meet deadlines and expected quality outcomes.
• Develop a presentation reflecting on the internship experience and how it has helped shape future career pursuits; present during the final week of the internship.
• Provide an evaluation of the internship experience.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and supporting student learning objectives.

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program directly related to the position. Must be a part of an accredited college or university internship program.
• Fingerprinting required.