Salary: See Position Description
Location : TCK Administration Building, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand, Fl 32720, FL
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: ECHOINTERN2026
Department: Community Services
Division: Resource Stewardship
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 6/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Major FunctionsThe County of Volusia is seeking an Intern for the Resource Stewardship Division. This is a temporary (20 hours per week) position located in DeLand, Florida. The intern will assist with grant program administration, including data entry and document management using Microsoft Office Suite and other programs. Duties will include supporting grant administration and manager with everyday tasks, field visits to active or closed ECHO project sites, conducting policy and program research; and completing various administrative tasks as assigned by the program supervisor.
The intern will gain hands-on experience in local government grant program administration, including grant cycle management, compliance, and public meeting procedures under Florida's Sunshine Law. The intern will develop skills in public policy research and analysis, governmental record-keeping, and interagency communication.
NOTE: - This is an unpaid internship for college credit only, and if selected, the interns must provide information from their school.
- This is NOT a virtual internship, this IS a in-person internship.
* Temporary positions do not receive County benefits. Illustrative Duties(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
- Records management and data entry.
- Administration support and outreach.
- Meeting and correspondence preparation.
- General administrative tasks.
- Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
- Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum RequirementsTo be eligible for a County of Volusia internship, the ideal intern must:- Be enrolled in an accredited college or university as a:
- Full-Time Undergraduate Student (Fall/Spring - 12 Credit Hours; Summer - 6 Credit Hours), or
- Full-Time Graduate Student (Fall/Spring - 9 Credit Hours; Summer - 6 Credit Hours);
- Be currently seeking a degree in an area of study related to the internship position;
- Be able to work eight (8) to ten (10) hours per week.
- Undergraduates must maintain a 2.8 GPA or higher on a 4.0 grade scale; graduate students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of hire.
The preferred candidate having met the minimum requirements, will be enrolled in one of the following degree programs:
Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, or related field.
NOTE: - This is an unpaid internship for college credit only, and if selected, the interns must provide information from their school.
- Interns must be receiving school credit or fulfilling an internship requirement for his/her degree program. College credit must be arranged by the student & approved by the school before the internship starts.
- This is NOT a virtual internship, this IS a in-person internship.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Knowledge of basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of basic customer service skills.
- Ability to develop and facilitate exercises.
- Ability to structure, research and develop emergency plans.
- Ability to educate the public about disaster preparedness.
- Ability to work with community stakeholders in emergency management and disaster preparedness.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, volunteers, and the Public.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions.
- Ability to interact effectively with others.
- Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Ability to see, talk; finger dexterity. Major visual functions are acuity, far and near, field of vision, and accommodation. Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.
Environmental Demands: General inside work.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional journals and manuals, reports, abstracts, statistical data, legal documents. Ability to perform mathematical functions. Ability to speak publicly. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
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Do you understand that this position is temporary and not benefits eligible?
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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Where did you hear about this position?
- County of Volusia website
- Indeed.com
- Orlandojobs.com
- Social Media (E.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
- Other
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If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source.
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NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions
must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?
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What is your current university enrollment status?
- Full-Time Undergraduate Student (Fall/Spring - 12 Credit Hours; Summer - 6 Credit Hours)
- Full-Time Graduate Student (Fall/Spring - 9 Credit Hours; Summer - 6 Credit Hours)
- Part-Time Undergraduate/Graduate Student
- Not currently enrolled in school
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Are you able to complete the required hours for the internship based on your degree plan and institution within the 12 to 16 weeks of the semester?
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Are you currently enrolled in any of the following Degree Programs?
- Political Science
- Business Administration
- Environmental Studies
- Other
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Do you have and expect to maintain a minimum 2.8 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 grade scale for undergraduates or a minimum 3.0 grade point average or higher for graduate students? (NOTE: You will be required to submit official, sealed transcripts if selected).
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When is your projected graduation date?
Required Question