Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).
The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.
This student intern role offers an opportunity to support the Office of the Inspector General by gaining hands‑on experience in auditing, investigations, policy review, and performance evaluation within a government oversight setting. Interns will apply key competencies such as the ability to analyze information for reliability and validity, strong problem‑solving and communication skills, creativity in developing solutions, and the capacity to evaluate rules, policies, and procedures for their impact. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is also essential for success in this role.
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 on-site trainings.
- Employee Assistance Program: Provides confidential assistance and support in a wide variety of areas important to an employee’s well-being, 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, tobacco-cessation resources, an ergonomics program, discount programs, incentives and other resources. Participation in wellness program activities is voluntary.
- Assist the Inspector General with auditing activities, including evaluating information for reliability and validity.
Support investigative work by gathering, reviewing, and analyzing data to identify issues or inconsistencies.
Participate in policy review by assessing rules, policies, and procedures for impact and effectiveness.
Contribute to performance evaluations within a government oversight environment.
Apply strong problem‑solving and communication skills to develop creative and practical solutions.
Utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to support documentation, analysis, and reporting tasks.
Employee works in a standard office environment. Occasional travel usually during the workday is required. Performs continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Occasionally lifts and carries objects up to 20 pounds. Occasionally requires bending and reaching above shoulder level. Possible travel to other offices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High School Diploma (or equivalent)
- Be at least part-time and currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students
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Valid driver’s license
- Preferred Degrees: Accounting
- Preferred Degree Level: Undergraduate or Graduate
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, the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation, if selected are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.
This position is typically scheduled to work no more than 25 hours per week, between Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, out of the Brooksville or Tampa, FL office. Schedule is contingent upon the decision of the hiring manager and the successful candidate.
Yes. Some travel, using District vehicle, within District's coverage area.
Accepting applications until August 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
About Us
The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection 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 water-related functions.
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Start and grow your career with the District! The District prides itself on providing a positive work environment that engages and supports our employees through flexible and remote work schedules. We provide and support learning and development for staff at all levels including conferences, association memberships, and formal education. Let us know if you have previous public sector experience that may allow for additional perks! Click on the link to apply.
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