Major Functions The 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 Requirements To 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.