Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Marketing and Outreach Intern - On-Site Summer 2026 Internship

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Department:

Parks Recreation and Natural Resources

About Our Job

The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) Marketing and Outreach Internship is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge and skills to real-world marketing and outreach projects. As an intern with the Outreach team, you will learn to meet branding standards and gain hands-on experience with the review process for deliverables. You will also develop and design content for a variety of electronic (e-newsletters, social media posts) and print (kiosks, flyers, signage) materials.

This internship is ideal for students majoring in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Illustration or a related field, and can serve as a pathway to future employment. The program offers constructive feedback and evaluation of your skills and competencies, fostering professional growth and supporting further 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:

• Learn about Sarasota County Communications and Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources branding expectations.
• Assist with creating and implementing design concepts and content for a variety of PRNR materials including event deliverables, kiosks and signage.
• Assist with the creation and distribution of promotional material for programs and events.
• Provide updates for websites and other communication channels as necessary.
• As directed, track the progress of PRNR Outreach projects.
• Communicate project progress with internal stakeholders, ensuring a positive customer service experience.
• Attend Outreach meetings with other PRNR divisions.
• Participate in public relations activities to promote programs and services.
• Collaborate with your department colleagues to make and influence real changes.

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: Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota

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:

• Pursuing studies in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Illustration or related fields.
• Certifications in design, illustration, and/or social media.

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.