Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clearwater, FL
Job Type: Internship
Job Number: 2026-00199
Department: Public Works
Division: PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 05/11/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).
Position DescriptionThe City of Clearwater is seeking an intern to assist our Public Works Department in our Sustainability & Environmental Division in a variety of projects.
Under the general direction of the Sustainability & Environmental Division Manager and Sustainability & Resilience Specialist, the Sustainability Intern will assist with projects, events and communications that support the city's sustainability, resiliency, and environmental initiatives.
Salary: Interns may work for an hourly rate, for college credit with a stipend, or unpaid intern volunteer.
Freshman or Sophomore College Student - $14.00/hr.
Junior, Senior, or Technical/Vocational College Student - $15.00/hr.
Graduate Level College Student - $16.00
Schedule/Duration:- The schedule will be flexible to accommodate the intern's class schedule. The duration of the internship is flexible to meet the needs of the department and the student's academic requirements.
- The recommended number is less than 25 hours per week for internships and for 3 to 9 months.
- Co-op positions will be reviewed and discussed based on the university program.
Duties and Responsibilities- Support the Sustainability Division in organizing, coordinating and conducting education and outreach events
- Assist with grant writing and grant funded program development
- Brainstorm and ideation for implementing strategies outlined in Greenprint 2.0
- Research on sustainability topics as needed
- Draft content for various communication materials such as newsletter, bill insert, social media posts, flyers and others
- Perform administrative tasks such as meeting preparation, taking minutes, data entry, project progress tracking and evaluation
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum QualificationsLicenses/Certifications:Valid State Driver's License Required
Minimum Requirements:- Currently enrolled college student (graduate level, technical/vocational). Preferred majors/concentrations include Sustainability, Environmental Studies/Science/Engineering/Law, Public Administration, or Urban Planning.
- Knowledge and experience to successfully fulfill the duties and responsibilities listed above as this position will be ethical, hardworking, and strong desire to learn. Experience can be personal or professional.
Training and development opportunity
01
What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?
- CDL A
- CDL B
- Regular (E)
- ID Only
- Out of State
- None of the above
02
What is your highest level of education?
- Masters Degree or higher
- Bachelors Degree
- Associates Degree
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate
- Completion of 10th grade
- Less than 10th grade education
03
If currently in college, what year are you currently in?
- Not enrolled in college
- Freshman or Sophomore college student
- Junior or Senior college student
- Recently graduated college within the past year
- Enrolled in a Vocational/Technical School
04
Please indicate what degree or field you are majoring in.
- Environmental Studies
- Sustainability
- Engineering
- Other
- Vocational/Technical School
- No degree/major - not enrolled
05
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
06
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?"
Required Question