Planning Intern - On-site Summer 2026 Internship

Sarasota County Government

Sarasota, Florida, US
$15 ph (high school student) up to $20 ph (grad/ma...
Planning and zoning division
Hands-on work experience
Apply planning skills
This internship offers the opportunity to gain additional experience in planning, zoning, and land development within Sarasota County

Job Summary

  • This internship offers the opportunity to gain additional experience in planning, zoning, and land development within Sarasota County.
  • The program will provide the intern with a constructive review and evaluation of their skills and competencies, providing growth opportunities and direction to further professional and educational development.
  • Your internship will include impactful hands-on work within a department, networking, professional development, and building long lasting connections with other interns, mentors and Sarasota County team members.

Matching Summary

This internship offers the opportunity to gain additional experience in planning, zoning, and land development within Sarasota County.

Salary

$15 per hour (high school student) up to $20 per hour (Grad/Masters student); Not specified; Not available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Planning and Zoning Division
  • hands-on work experience
  • apply planning skills
  • research and analyze data
  • interact with public and staff

Nice-to-have

  • inquisitive, self-motivated, creative
  • positive impact on Sarasota County
  • constructive review and evaluation
  • explore public service
  • networking and professional development

Key Requirements

  • Ages 16-17 with parental consent, or 18 and above
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Active, enrolled student
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, GIS, or closely related field

Work Rights

Eligible to work in the United States

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