Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited two or four year college or university; or at a technical school taking college level courses in environmental science, ecology, urban planning, agriculture, engineering, water resources, economics, business, law. Successful completion of criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. **UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT $18.00/HOUR** **GRADUATE STUDENT $18.50/HOUR**
Position Summary
The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Office of Resiliency intern will work closely with EPD staff, program collaborators and community partners to advance the County's Climate Initiatives, finalize the draft of the Alachua County Climate Action Plan CAP), and organize and deliver a 2025 Alachua County Climate "Festival" in mid-November. Academic focus areas (e.g., environmental science, ecology, urban planning, agriculture, engineering, water resources, economics, business, law) who are committed to advancing local climate solutions. This intern position will be focused primarily on the event planning for the Climate Festival, so we are seeking candidates with an interest in local climate issues who also have strong organizational, outreach, communication, and collaboration skills.
There are no benefits associated with this classification.
Salary
Alachua County is located in north central Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2010 estimate for the county is 247,336. The county seat is Gainesville, home of the University of Florida and Santa Fe College.?? The County is known for its diverse culture, local music, tourism and artisans.
Alachua County employees over 1010 full-time employees in a wide variety of areas.
Alachua County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Alachua County gives preference in initial employment to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans.
