Data Analytics Intern - Maintenance Services, Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources

About Our Job

Looking for a fun and exciting internship? The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources department has a great opportunity for you! This internship in the Maintenance Services division will give you experience in the maintenance world through a variety of functions such as data analytics, data modeling and enterprise reporting, as it relates to Parks Maintenance. Experience in this fast-paced environment will help you to gain valuable experience working with Power BI, Smartsheet, Arc GIS and large-scale maintenance operations. The internship is perfect for students majoring in data analytics and serves as a great pathway to future employment. Our intern will develop skills that can be used at other organizations such as customer service, working in a team environment, problem solving, self-management and creative thinking. Interns will have lots of opportunities to build their resume during this experience!

Job Description:

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 performed 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.

Department Responsibilities:

Data Analysis:

• Extract and organize data from multiple enterprise systems.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of Power BI Enterprise Reports
• Assist with building metrics, KPIs, and visualizations for various business operations
• Develop and maintain data models, VBScripts, and other query-level code
• Develop Smartsheet solutions and manage workspaces.
• Collaborate with staff to gather and translate business requirements into data-driven reports
• Support department staff and provide technical expertise related to various software systems.

GIS Data:

• Gathering and auditing data attributes for various GIS projects

Other Administration Assignments:

• Assist with the creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Project management for special projects, as needed
• Collaborate with your department colleagues to make and influence real changes.

Internship Program Responsibilities:

• A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program.
• Participate in all organized intern events and trainings.

Your Internship Includes: 

• Competitive wage 
• Hands-on work experience
• Professional headshot
• 1-1 mentoring with county staff
• Professional Development Events:
  • Civics 101 & Facility Tour
  • Own Your Career
  • Business Etiquette & Professional Networking
  • Philanthropy & Your Career
  • Board of County Commission Public Hearing Session
  • Speaking for Success

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old, or age 16 with parental consent.
• High school diploma, or equivalent (if applicable).
• Eligible to work in the United States – we love local, national, and international students!
• Currently seeking a diploma or degree through an accredited secondary or post-secondary educational program, or within 12 months after graduation.
• Include cover letter, resume and transcript (documenting 2.8 GPA or higher) with application for internship.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates currently working toward a bachelor’s in a data related field.

About Everything Else

• Program Dates: The 2024 internship program will begin on May 20, 2024 and end on August 9, 2024.  
• Internship Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; some departments vary. 
• Pay Range: $13 per hour (high school student) up to $20 per hour (Grad/Masters student), based on your credit hours earned.
   

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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different and are committed to creating a culture of understanding and respect where our employees realize that we are stronger together. 

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

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