Student Intern Temp

Polk County Board of County Commissioners • Auburndale, FL

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance with day-to-day operations and the marketing efforts of Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing. This is a seasonal position with 4 openings available. The internship is from August 24, 2026, to December 14, 2026, with varying hours between 20-40 per week. The pay rate is $15 per hour.

Requirements

• Ability to research and prepare informational data, promotional brochures, reports and materials.
• Ability to assist in physical setup and operations of sporting events
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications, use of electronic communications, preparing presentations, internet research, and social media.
• Ability to work nights and weekends at various facilities throughout Polk County
• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field or a recent graduate from an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field with in the last 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the setup and operation of events recruited and hosted by Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing.
• Assist with the development and organization of administrative documents, reports, and general office projects as needed.
• Work closely with owners of events hosted in Polk County to assist in the onsite operation and event setup.
• Assist in facility operations at various sports facilities throughout Polk County.
• Assist Visit Central Florida marketing staff in gathering information and content to be used in Marketing and Social Media campaigns.
• Work closely with various departments on projects and event preparation, including but not limited to, Sales and Recruitment, Event Logistics, Sponsorships, Digital and Social Media.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree