Student Intern (Unpaid) - Emergency Management

General Description

Develop and expand skills in area of study by performing administrative and/or professional work in an assigned area, assisting in varied administrative assignments such as research, analysis and report writing or routine technical and professional work at an intern level.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in a variety of administrative tasks within various County departments.
• Provide research assistance; collect and analyze data, prepare correspondence and reports.
• May interview and consult with officials, employees, agency clients and other interested individuals or groups.
• May assist with technical assignments.
• Perform routine work pertinent to the subject area to which assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation;
• Arithmetic and basic mathematical calculations;
• Sit at desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time;
• Know and understand the job and observe safety rules;
• On a continuous basis, sit while studying or preparing work papers, making computations, working at computer equipment;
• Walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist while performing field work;
• Perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation;
• See and hear sufficiently to communicate by visual and auditory signals while working in the field;
• Lift moderate to heavy weight depending upon the needs of the assignment;
• Learn a variety of administrative and professional tasks;
• Learn to prepare effective reports and make recommendations on assigned matters under study;
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

• Must be actively pursuing a degree related to the assigned area of interest.
• Student must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours.
• Proof of student status is required, and a letter of recommendation from a professor within student’s major discipline must be submitted.

License and Certification

• Some positions may require additional education in a specific course of study.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver's license may be required.

Supplemental Information

• Applicants must have at least the minimum educational documentation and/or certifications (requested within the job description) uploaded with their application to be eligible for consideration. Documentation may be uploaded at the time of application, scanned and emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered.
• Note: Employment in this class is temporary in nature and is designed to offer the student a practical learning experience. No full-time permanent appointments will be made in this class.
• The online application and complete job descriptions can be viewed at www.santarosa.fl.gov. Complete job descriptions may also be obtained at the Human Resources office located at 6495 Caroline Street, Suite H Milton, FL 32570.
• Candidates may be asked to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the position during the interview process.
• A Drug Free Workplace/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER /Veteran's Preference will be given in accordance with Florida Statutes.
• There are no benefits offered for student appointments.

Contact Information

• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? - Yes
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work within the United States? - No
• Are you currently an enrolled student? - Yes
• If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please list your school, to include degree pursuing (if "No", enter "N/A") in the space provided. - Employer: Santa Rosa County
  Address: 6495 Caroline Street, Suite H
  Milton, Florida, 32570
  Phone: (850) 983-1948
  Website: www.santarosa.fl.gov