2026 Clerk's Fall Internship Program

Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

7d•$15

About The Position

The Clerk's Fall Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience across various departments within the Clerk's office. Interns will work on defined projects and tasks under the guidance of a designated supervisor, actively participate in departmental meetings, and contribute to the organization's goals. The program aims to foster learning, improve communication skills, and provide exposure to governmental operations.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary educational institution as a sophomore, Junior, Senior, or a Master’s program.
Demonstrated success in academic coursework relevant to the internship position responsibilities.
Submission of a cover letter, the letter must express your desired or expected professional development goal(s) for this Internship.
Submission of transcripts to validate the scope of your current academic focus.
Strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills are essential.

Nice To Haves

Experience in routine internal audit work.
Exposure to a variety of Clerk and County functions.
Learned and utilized professional audit standards.
Completed a process improvement project to enhance audit department efficiency and effectiveness.
Appreciation of how a local government legislative body operates.
Experience in the handling and preservation of historical records.
First-hand knowledge in supporting operational needs of the Clerk’s Office.
Experience in public outreach, event coordination, and communications.
Contribution to projects that strengthen community relationships and enhance department visibility.

Responsibilities

Complete projects and task assignments defined by designated supervisor and department.
Actively participate in departmental meetings and conferences.
Assist with administrative tasks, including drafting documents, reviewing policies, and conducting research to support office operations.
Prepare reports, summarize policy updates, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to streamline administrative processes and contribute to written communications.
Review payment requests, documentation, and approve requests for payment.
Review journal entries that summarize county receipts and bank deposits, review documentation, and approve journal entries for posting.
Attend audit entrance and exit conferences with other professional auditors and assist in the preparation of final audit communications.
Perform analytical and administrative duties within the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) section.
Perform analytical and administrative duties within the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) section.
Review and process a wide variety of official records and/or legal documents.
Work on a project to improve customer service by reviewing the physical layout of the website, physical service areas, and current technology utilized.
Make recommendations on how to enhance the customer’s ability to obtain timely service from the appropriate clerk service provider.
Support and develop a variety of projects across the Human Resources function.
Troubleshoot problems, take corrective actions, install, test, and maintain software applications on workstations and laptops.
Work closely with an assigned Official Records subject matter expert in a digital imaging project of historical land, marriage license, and other miscellaneous records.
Perform functions such as Facilities Management, Safety Management, Food Pantry Management, Website Management, Fleet Management, and Reporting.
Assist with outreach initiatives and community partnerships that promote awareness and participation in Clerk programs and services.
Help plan and support events, develop communications and materials, and assist with social media and engagement activities.