Volunteer Intern - North Perry Airport; HWO

Position: Volunteer Intern - North Perry Airport (HWO)

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Volunteer Intern in the Aviation Department - North Perry Airport.

The Broward County Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport is seeking Volunteer Interns in the North Perry Airport Business and Operations sections for a six-week summer internship beginning in June 2026. Interns will gain experience in communicating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth property management and planning. In addition, interns will work on projects as needed, which are directly related to the section.

The North Perry Airport Business /Operations section intern commits to volunteering 20 hours a week during the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday dividing time 3 weeks Business Section and 3 weeks Operations Section.

A capstone project is required to successfully complete the internship. The project will focus on: (1) knowledge learned, (2) skills developed and (3) experience gained. Upon a successful completion of the program, interns will receive a certificate of achievement and a letter of service that details their work experience. This letter can be used with prospective employers when applying for a job to provide documentation of relevant work experience.

This

is a temporary and unpaid/volunteer internship within an agency of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. This is administrative work which provides the opportunity for training in various offices throughout the County. Assignments serve to offer practical experience and exposure to the County's organizational structure. Close direction and supervision are received from a supervisor/mentor. Work is reviewed through observation of performance, performance evaluations, frequent conferences and reports.

The volunteer intern is not entitled to a job at the conclusion of the internship; and the volunteer intern is not entitled to wages for the time spent in the internship. The volunteer intern is not eligible for Broward County Benefits.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking program at an accredited college, university, or a Council on Occupational Education (COE) accredited vocational/technical school and remain an active student throughout the internship period (CURRENT SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT WILL BE REQUESTED PRIOR TO INTERVIEW AS PROOF OF MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT).

Intern must possess an overall grade point average of 2.5 or above and in good academic standing (CURRENT SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT WILL BE REQUESTED PRIOR TO INTERVIEW AS PROOF OF MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT).

Interns must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Interns must have the ability to use computer software programs including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Interns must be able to work in a team - and have fun! (responsibly)

Volunteer interns must complete a criminal background check, including fingerprinting and all other information as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.

If selected for the Volunteer Internship Program, a VIP Release and Waiver of Liability Form will be required to be completed and signed upon the acceptance of the internship. Volunteers under the age of 18 will need their parent/guardian's signature on this form.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interns must interview with the Broward County Aviation Department Selection Committee.

Interns must have availability to work up to 20 hours per week.

Interns have the potential to receive academic credit based upon the institution's internship requirements (Academic Credit is not guaranteed, approval for academic credit is the student's responsibility).

Upon selection, interns must provide a photo  undergo a criminal background check and possible drug screening, as well as a professional work experience reference check.

The intern's workplace performance will be monitored on an ongoing basis. Interns not performing at a…