Human Services Program Specialist Intern: Aging Services - On-site Summer 2026 Internship

Sarasota County Government

Sarasota, FL, US
Base: $15 ph (high school student) up to $20 ph (g...
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Develop coordinated action plan
Translate data into goals
Facilitate meetings and sessions
** Sarasota County Government is offering a summer internship in the Health and Human Services department focused on the Aging Services sector. This hands-on opportunity is designed for students interested in gaining real-world experience while contributing positively to the community. **

Job Summary

  • This is a unique opportunity for an inquisitive self-motivated, and creative individual to make a positive impact on Sarasota County.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor a coordinated action plan that advances Age-Friendly Sarasota priorities in alignment with community needs, best practices, and local planning efforts.
  • 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.

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** Sarasota County Government is offering a summer internship in the Health and Human Services department focused on the Aging Services sector. This hands-on opportunity is designed for students interested in gaining real-world experience while contributing positively to the community. **

Salary

Base: $15 per hour (high school student) up to $20 per hour (Grad/Masters student); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not available for seasonal and temporary positions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • develop coordinated action plan
  • translate data into goals
  • facilitate meetings and sessions
  • monitor human service contracts
  • author draft reports and memos

Nice-to-have

  • inquisitive self-motivated creative individual
  • positive impact on Sarasota County
  • constructive review and evaluation
  • hands-on work experience
  • networking 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 degree in social work, criminal justice, public health, public administration, aging, or public policy or closely related field

Work Rights

Eligible to work in the United States

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