2026 Clerk's Fall Internship Program

Hillsborough Clerk of Court & Comptroller•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The 2026 Clerk's Fall Internship Program offers various departmental opportunities for students to gain practical experience. Interns will apply core competencies, complete assigned projects, and participate in departmental meetings. The program aims to enhance learning, task completion, and communication skills through work assignments in areas such as Accounting, Audit, Board Services, Clerk's Administration, Court Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Official Records, and Operations. Successful interns will demonstrate learning, project completion, and improved verbal and written communication.

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.

Responsibilities

Application of actions and behaviors demonstrating commitment and support to defined Core Competencies (Customer Commitment, Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity, Organizational Excellence, Success through Teamwork).
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.
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.
Troubleshoot problems, take corrective actions, install, test, and maintain software applications on workstations and laptops.
Work with a subject matter expert performing functions such as reviewing payment requests, reviewing documentation, and approving requests for payment.
Work with a subject matter expert performing functions such as reviewing journal entries that summarize county receipts and bank deposits, reviewing documentation, and approve the journal entries for posting.
Work with a subject matter expert performing functions such as attending audit entrance and exit conferences with other professional auditors and assist in the preparation of final audit communications.
Work with a subject matter expert performing analytical and administrative duties within the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) section.
Work with a subject matter expert performing analytical and administrative duties within the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) section.
Work with a subject matter expert on a project to improve customer service by reviewing the physical layout of the website, physical service areas, and current technology utilized.
Partner with designated HR subject matter experts to support and develop a variety of projects across the Human Resources function.
Work closely with an assigned Official Records subject matter expert in a digital imaging project of historical land, marriage license, and other miscellaneous records dating back to the mid 1800s.
Work closely with an assigned Operations subject matter expert performing functions such as Facilities Management, Safety Management, Food Pantry Management, Website Management, Fleet Management, and Reporting.