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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP

CompanyState of Florida
LocationFort Myers
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will gain firsthand experience in state government operations while receiving valuable on-the-job training. Opportunities are available in various IT-related fields, including Management Information Systems and Network Engineering.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1383
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The mission of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is to safeguard the public and support Florida's agricultural economy by: Ensuring the safety and wholesomeness of food and other consumer products through inspection and testing programs; Protecting consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices and providing consumer information; Assisting Florida's farmers and agricultural industries with the production and promotion of agricultural products; and Conserving and protecting the state's agricultural and natural resources by reducing wildfires, promoting environmentally safe agricultural practices, and managing public lands.
About the Role

Requisition No: 851278 

Agency: Multiple

Working Title: Internship

Salary: To Be Determined by the Agency 

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2026 

 

Information Technology Internship 

State of Florida  

Opportunities are located throughout Florida 

 

Internship Overview and Responsibilities: 
The State of Florida is seeking motivated individuals to join our workforce. Our internship opportunities offer bright, highly motivated college students and recent graduates a unique opportunity to experience firsthand the operations of state government while obtaining valuable on-the-job training. 

 

Are you hungry for innovation and passionate about technology and problem solving? IT professionals within each state agency help create and maintain the digital path to keep state government running. Please consider our excellent internship opportunities within the areas of Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Desktop Support, Network Engineering, and other related fields.  

 

Applications are accepted year-round. Internships may be paid or unpaid and there is no guarantee of employment. 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  •  Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 
  • Ability to work independently as well as with others. 
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.  
  • Ability to test, trouble shoot and resolve errors in operating systems. 
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access...) 
  • Basic knowledge of various operating systems. 
  • Basic knowledge of security protocols, best practices and common vulnerabilities. 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Must be currently enrolled or graduated within the last twelve months from an accredited college or university degree program. No experience required for this position. 

 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Key Skills
Effective CommunicationIndependent WorkTask PrioritizationDeadline ManagementTroubleshootingMicrosoft Office SuiteOperating Systems KnowledgeSecurity Protocols Knowledge