Spring Juvenile Internship

The Chief Judge of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County is responsible for the administrative oversight of the Circuit and County Court Judges. He is assisted with his responsibilities by the Trial Court Administrator, Barbara Dawicke.

The first Palm Beach County Courthouse was built in 1916 across the street from this facility. It’s now known as the Palm Beach County Historical Courthouse. Tours of the Historical Courthouse are available through the Historical Society of Palm Beach County.

SUMMARY

*** THIS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IS UNPAID. UP TO 20 HOURS PER WEEK.***

This internship will support the Juvenile Court Division and will be supervised by the Juvenile Court Director. Activities include working with members of the Juvenile team on various projects and initiatives in Juvenile Court at the Main Courthouse location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Identify, update and maintain Juvenile Court resources.
• Oversee the Community Link and Employment Navigator programs.
• Assist in the development of materials for Juvenile Court initiatives.
• Identify community service opportunities and partnerships for court‑involved youth.
• Observe Juvenile Court proceedings, trainings and meetings as applicable.
• Assist with completion of youth data surveys.
• Identify and provide information on events, activities and resources for youth and families.
• Work on juvenile division projects as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be a current student of an accredited schooling program, university or college.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applications must be received until the internship is filled. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any of the protected classes.

• High School Junior/Senior
• College Student