Operations Student Intern (9025)

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is a government agency focused on protecting water resources in Florida. They are seeking a student intern to assist in managing invasive plant species and support field operations, providing hands-on experience in conservation efforts.

What you'll do:

• Perform field work (surveys and herbicide applications) to assist staff with the management of invasive plant populations on District conservation lands, habitat restoration sites, lakes, rivers, and flood control projects
• Assist with data management, monitoring, and performance metric programs including GPS, ArcExplorer, ArcMap, Survey 123 mobile application, and other data management programs
• Function in an office environment and operate equipment such as a personnel computer with standard software programs (Outlook, Word, Excel), copier, etc

What they're looking for:

• High School Diploma (or equivalency)
• Be at least part-time and currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or other recognized educational or vocational program
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students
• Valid driver's license
• Outdoor work experience
• GPS/GIS experience
• Knowledge of invasive species and available control methods
• Excel and technical report writing
• Preferred Degrees: Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, related major
• Preferred Degree Level: Undergraduate or Graduate

Benefits:

• Training and Development: 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.