Summer Intern

Salary: $14.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Location : Bradenton, FL
Job Type: Part-Time (Temporary)
Job Number: 25-00052
Department: Public Safety
Opening Date: 01/21/2025
Closing Date: 2/4/:59 PM Eastern

General Information
Work Location: th Terrace E, Bradenton, Florida 34203
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 27 hours per week, may vary
Department: Public Safety Department - Health Services Division
About Our Job

Are you interested in getting hands-on experience in your chosen field? Do you want to make a difference in your community?

Manatee County is dedicated in providing students with an unsurpassed learning experience and insight into the dynamic world of public sector employment.

What you can expect:

• Develop new skills you can apply in the workplace.
• Gain skills that will enhance your resume and increase your career options.
• Explore working in public service.
• Observe and participate in tasks performed daily by skilled professionals.
• Experience workplace culture, office dynamics, and business etiquette.

Your internship will include impactful hands-on work within a county department, networking, professional development, and building lasting connections with other interns, mentors, and Manatee County team members.

Job Description

• Program Dates: The 2024 internship program will begin on May 19th, 2025, and end on August 8th, 2025
• Internship Hours: Up to 27 hours/week (maximum), Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; may vary by department.
• Pay Range: $14 per hour up to $20 per hour (graduate/ master's student), based on the number of credit hours earned.

Accessing healthcare is complicated and, for many people very difficult to obtain. The goal of this project is to understand the difficulties in accessing healthcare in Manatee County, especially as it relates to those who are homeless and uninsured, and to assess gaps in knowledge and services. The intern will attempt to gain access to health care as someone with and without insurance and compile a report regarding their experience. The intern is also expected to create evaluation tools to assess gaps in community healthcare knowledge.

Department Responsibilities:

• Simulate the experience of accessing healthcare
• Research barriers towards healthcare in the County, focusing on those who are homeless and uninsured
• Creation of evaluation tools to assess gaps in community knowledge and services regarding indigent healthcare
• Use evaluation tool and analyze results; modify tool as appropriate
• Write report regarding experience and evaluation

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 wages starting at $14.00 hr.
• Hands-on work experience
• Professional headshot
• 1-1 mentoring with county staff
• Professional Development Events:
  • Get to know your County & Facility Tour
  • Beach Patrol Demo & Beach Clean Up
  • Communication Training
  • Natural Resources - Kayak Tour
  • Build your resume with real world career experience
  • Senior Leadership Meeting
  • Speaking for Success

Minimum Qualifications
About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree, 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.

Veterans Preference

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.

EEO/ADA Statement

Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at x 3865.

Drug-Free Workplace

Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees. For more information about our employee benefits, which are governed by policy and subject to change, visit:
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VERY IMPORTANT - When answering supplemental questions about experience, education or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.

Must include Monthly Salary, Name of Employer, Location, Phone Number and Duties for each employer in Work Experience.
Note: "See Resume" is not acceptable.

Identify all gaps not related to medical reasons.

• I acknowledge the above statement

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If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please check category of eligibility

• A disabled veteran who is eligible for receiving compensation under public law administered by Department of Veteran's Affairs and Department of Defense
• The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of total and permanent service-connected disability, or spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcefully detained by a foreign power
• A wartime veteran who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period (active duty for training may not be eligible)
• An un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability
• The mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.S. Department of Defense
• A current member of any reserve component for the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard
• A veteran with a "Honorable" discharge (Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility)
• Not claiming Veteran's Preference

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Which level of education have you achieved?

• No high school equivalency
• High school graduate/equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree

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Are you currently enrolled or a recent graduate of an accredited college/university?

• Yes
• No

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In which field of study is your degree ?
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