Human Services Program Specialist Intern: Aging Services - On-Site Summer 2026 Internship
Company: Board of County Commissioners
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Intern Sarasota County is proud to be VaultRanked as one of the
Top 150 Internships for 2026! Department: Health and Human Services
About Our Job This is a unique opportunity for an inquisitive
self-motivated, and creative individual to make a positive impact
on Sarasota County. Sarasota County Government is seeking an intern
in the Health and Human Services department. This internship offers
the opportunity to gain additional experience in the delivery and
Aging System of Care within the Human Services Department.
Additionally, other learning experiences can be developed in
relation to intern’s interest and area of study within the field of
human services (behavioral health, child welfare, criminal justice,
homelessness & poverty). Specific interest area available for this
internship is aging system of care. 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. Job Description:
Are you interested in getting hands-on experience in your chosen
field? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Intern
Sarasota County dedicated to providing students with an unsurpassed
learning experience and insight into the dynamic world of public
sector employment. Develop new skills you can apply in the
workplace . Gain skills that will enhance your resume and increase
your career options while exploring public service! Observe and
participate in tasks and responsibilities performed daily by
skilled professionals. Experience workplace culture, office
dynamics, and business etiquette. 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.
Department Responsibilities: 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. Translate community assessments,
stakeholder input, and data into measurable goals, strategies, and
timelines. Work closely with Sarasota Community Health Action Teams
(CHAT) to ensure alignment with broader community health
priorities. Facilitate meetings and collaborative planning sessions
to support shared ownership of the action plan. Attend Contracted
Human Service meetings and assist in monitoring contracts, as
needed. Author draft reports, memos, etc. Collaborate with your
department colleagues to make and influence real changes. Ideal
competencies for this position include but are not limited to:
analyze data to understand and convey to others the results,
develop/maintain positive relationships, knowledge/interest in
human services programs and budgeting, ability to communicate
clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; flexibility and
adaptability in a fast-paced atmosphere; along with creative
problem-solving skills. Internship Program Responsibilities: A
presentation to the County Administrator and other County
Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program
on Friday, August 7, 2026. Participate in all organized intern
events and trainings. Your Internship Includes: Competitive wage
Hands-on work experience Professional headshot 1-1 mentoring with
county staff Professional Development Events: Civics 101 & Facility
Tour Own Your Career Business Etiquette & Professional Networking
Philanthropy & Your Career Board of County Commission Public
Hearing Session Speaking for Success Opportunity to job shadow in
other departments Location: 2200 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236
Learn more about the internship program at: scgov.net/intern About
You Minimum Qualifications: Ages 16-17 with parental consent, or 18
and above. Eligible to work in the United States – we love local,
national, and international students! Active, enrolled student.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates currently working toward a
bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, public health,
public administration, aging, or public policy or closely related
field. About Everything Else Program Dates: The 2026 internship
program will begin on May 18, 2026 and end on August 7, 2026 .
Internship Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00
p.m.; some departments vary. Pay Range: $15 per hour (high school
student) up to $20 per hour (Grad/Masters student), based on your
credit hours earned. Employee Type: Seasonal (Fixed Term)
(Seasonal) Our interview process could include phone interview(s),
Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to
review the Required First Day Documents . You will need to present
the following items on your first day: 1. I-9 Acceptable Documents
to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to
learn more and review the different document options:
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents If
your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one
of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one
of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.) 2. U.S.
Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement
of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document
could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security
Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List
C Documents.) Benefits: Employee benefits and Florida Retirement
System contributions are not available for seasonal and temporary
positions. Positions marked Full Time and Regular (Budgeted) are
eligible for benefits, for more information about employee
benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net . A different
blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results
for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate
and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and
strengths that make us different. Our vision is to attract,
develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly
representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further
value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer
service – internally and externally. A job applicant with a
disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in
the application/selection process is requested to make known the
need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county
staff members. For assistance with the application, please call
941-861-5353. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all
services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at
scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance). Sarasota County Government is
a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
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