FARMS Program Student Intern (9035)

Southwest Florida Water Management District•Sarasota, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The FARMS Program is a cost-share reimbursement initiative focused on implementing agricultural best management practices (BMPs) that support both water conservation and water quality improvements. The selected candidate will assist FARMS Project Managers with activities related to the program and contribute to projects involving water resources and agricultural operations within the District. The FARMS Student Intern will perform general administrative and analytical tasks that support the program and will gain exposure to a wide range of responsibilities tied to the District’s mission. This part-time position is designed to extend across multiple semesters, provided the candidate remains enrolled in school.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Be at least part-time and currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or other recognized educational or vocational program
Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or a minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office skills, including proficiency with Excel
Ability to work well on a team
Ability to take on individual project assignments
Preferred Degree: Agricultural Sciences, Agribusiness, Hydrology, Natural Sciences, or Engineering
Preferred Degree Level: Undergraduate

Responsibilities

Compile and review data from established databases, maps and publications
Assist with data analysis of FARMS project performance
Manage various Access databases
Constructing ArcPRO maps for project presentations
Assisting with outreach to the agricultural community
Attending field visits to projects and potential projects
Gaining an understanding of how the Districts regulatory function impacts the agricultural community
Perform queries from the FARMS and District’s Regulatory database