Dot Intern - D5 - 55950052

State of Florida•DeLand, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration. Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available. Our Mission The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities. Our Vision As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free. The Work You Will Do: DOT Internship – D5 – Fall 2026 Semester / August to December As a communications intern at FDOT District 5, you will gain hands-on experience driving public outreach and strategic communications across diverse communities. The Difference You Will Make: Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. How You Will Grow: FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. Where You Will Work: FDOT District Five Public Information Office 719 S Woodland Blvd. DeLand, FL 32720 Hourly Rate: $15.00

Requirements

Basic knowledge of communications principles.
Use of a personal computer (PC) and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Organization, time management, and task prioritization.
Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide identification supporting citizenship or authority to work for the duration of program participation.
Participants are required to comply with all statutes and rules and the Department’s policies, procedures, regulations, and Code of Ethics.

Nice To Haves

We are looking for a highly motivated team member that is a college level student (junior, senior, graduate levels) and desires to work on a dynamic team and with other departments within FDOT District 5.