Work for Our Water Resources.
Help protect one of Floridas most vital resources water with a career at theSouthwest Florida Water Management District (District).
The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources minimize flood risks and ensure the publics water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6million people in westcentral Florida as directed by state law.
Join our FinanceBureau
Support the Districts FinanceBureau providing administrative support in the Accounting and Financial Systems & Administration sections. Youll have the chance to work with a wide range of teams in this promising position each of which plays a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources. TheDistrict offers the yearround Student Internship Program to provide students with real work experience and specifichandson knowledge related to the chosen course of study. This internship opportunity is not eligible for remote work all work will be performed in office at the Districts Brooksville location.
For helping to maintain our valuable water resources as a student we offer:
- Training and Development:Having a successful career takes more than technical training. The District helps our staff develop additional skill sets such as emotional intelligence time management customer service conflict resolution communications and more. As an intern you are eligible to attend these onsite trainings.
- Employee Assistance Program:Provides confidential assistance and support in a wide variety of areas important to an employees wellbeing including but not limited to work and life balance stress management coping with family issues financial advice legal and workplace problems addictions student loan assistance and any other personal issues adversely affecting quality of life.
- Wellness Program:Your Health Matters is designed to encourage employees to engage in healthier lifestyle behaviors through the achievement of health and fitness goals. The program includes classes on health and fitness topics District campus walking routes a fitness challenge tobaccocessation resources an ergonomics program discount programs incentives and other resources. Participation in wellness program activities is voluntary.
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Compensation:
High School Intern $13.00 hourly
College Intern $14.00 hourly
Essential Functions
- Registering new vendors
- Organizing physical and electronic records
- District vehicle tax reconciliation
- Contacting vendors regarding outstanding checks
- Other administrative duties as needed
- Special accounting and financial system projects
Working Conditions
Work will be conducted in an office environment setting and requires the ability to perform continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environments vary by assigned business unit.
Required Credentials for Finance Student Intern
- Be at least parttime and currently enrolled in High school an accredited college university or other recognized educational or vocational program
- Maintain a minimum GPAof 2.5 for undergraduate students or minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students
- Valid drivers license
Preferred Credentials for Finance Student Intern
- Preferred Degrees:Accounting
- Preferred Degree Level:Undergraduate
Application Process
The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete in full a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.
Additional Details
This position is typically scheduled to work no more than 25 hours per week between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM out of the Brooksville FL office. All work will be conducted inside of the office for enhanced learning opportunities. The Districts Student Internship Program is a yearround program. Therefore this position is not strictly a summer internship position. Each semester work schedules can be adjusted depending on the students class schedule.
Travel Required
travel using District vehicle within Districts coverage area.
Accepting applications until May 23 2025 at 4:00 PM.
About Us
Managing the water resources for westcentral Florida our district includes approximately 10000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 5 million residents. Established in 1961 as a floodprotection agency our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users protect and preserve our water resources manage the water supply protect water quality and preserve waterrelated functions.
The District prides itself on providing a positive work flexible environment that engages and supports our employees. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Click on the link to apply and put yourself to work for our water resources.
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Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/DrugFree Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses.
All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race color religion ancestry national origin age sex marital status familial status or medical condition. All recruitment hiring placements transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills knowledge and abilities and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures hiring and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application interviewing completing any preemployment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to (352)or(FL only) ext. 4747; or email If you are hearing or speech impaired please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service(TDD) or(Voice). In the event of a complaint please follow the grievance procedure located at District participates in EVerify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees Form I9 to confirm work authorization.
The Districtwill not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Required Experience:
Intern