FARMS Program Student Intern (9035)

Sarasota • Sarasota, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is seeking a FARMS Program Student Intern to assist with activities related to the FARMS Program, which focuses on agricultural best management practices (BMPs) for water conservation and quality. This part-time position, intended to extend over multiple semesters, offers the opportunity to learn about water resources and agricultural operations within the District. The intern will perform general administrative and analytical work, gaining insights into the District's mission. This role requires working in-office/field, with the option to work out of the Sarasota office. The position is scheduled for no more than 25 hours per week.

Requirements

• Possess High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 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 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

Benefits

• Training and Development (including emotional intelligence, time management, customer service, conflict resolution, communications)
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential assistance for work/life balance, stress management, financial advice, legal issues, addictions, student loan assistance, etc.)
• Wellness Program (health and fitness goal achievement, classes, walking routes, fitness challenge, tobacco-cessation resources, ergonomics, discount programs, incentives)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED