Procurement Services Student Intern (9005)

Brooksville • Brooksville, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is seeking a Procurement Services Student Intern to gain valuable hands-on experience supporting the Procurement Services Office. This role involves working alongside procurement specialists on real-world purchasing and contracting activities, with opportunities to collaborate with various teams. The District's Student Internship Program aims to provide students with practical work experience and knowledge related to their field of study. This internship is based in the District's Brooksville, FL office and is not eligible for remote work. The District is committed to protecting water resources, minimizing flood risks, and ensuring public water needs are met for nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 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

• Business Management degree
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and TEAMS
• Oral and written communication skills
• Data Entry Skills

Responsibilities

• Assist Procurement Services staff with collection and storage of vendor performance records
• Aid Procurement Specialists with solicitation process
• Drafting correspondences
• Scheduling appointments
• Administrative Reviews
• Vendor compliance checks
• Research projects
• Other assignments as needed

Benefits

• Training and Development opportunities (e.g., emotional intelligence, time management, customer service, conflict resolution, communications)
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential assistance for work/life balance, stress management, financial advice, legal issues, etc.)
• Wellness Program ('Your Health Matters' encourages healthy lifestyle behaviors through classes, walking routes, fitness challenges, tobacco-cessation resources, ergonomics, discounts, and incentives)
• Infrequent travel using District vehicle within District's coverage area

What This Job Offers

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