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College Intern, Bureau Water Supply Planning and Assessment

CompanySt Johns River Water Management District
LocationPalatka
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Agricultural Assistance Team with daily tasks, which include communicating with agricultural producers and other stakeholders both verbally and in writing. Responsibilities also involve creating maps using ArcGIS software and taking part in required site visits.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
502
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) is one of five Florida water management districts that is responsible for managing groundwater and surface water resources in Florida. SJRWMD covers an 18-county region in northeast and east-central Florida. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has general supervisory authority over the water management districts. The five water management districts were established in 1972 by Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, as independent special districts and were empowered by the electorate in 1976 to assess ad valorem taxes to fund the management of the state’s water resources, and related land resources, to benefit people and the environment. Each water management district is administered by a Governing Board composed of residents appointed by Florida’s Governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate. Core Missions • Water supply — To implement a regional strategy to provide sufficient water for users and the environment. • Water quality — To protect and improve water quality. • Natural systems — To protect and improve natural systems. • Flood protection — To prevent increases in flooding and operate and maintain SJRWMD’s regional flood control projects.
About the Role

College Intern, Bureau Water Supply Planning and Assessment – Agricultural Partnership


Job Summary:

This is a paid internship program. Intern will assist Bureau of Water Supply Planning and Assessment Agricultural Assistance Team with daily activities including written and verbal communication with agricultural producers and other stakeholders, producing maps in ArcGIS, and participating in site visits.


Minimum Qualifications:

College or university student currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program and either attending classes or participating in a work experience program sanctioned by the individual school and at least a junior level (senior level preferred) studying agriculture, life sciences, environmental science or a related field.


All students must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.


Additional Details:

Summer internship will run for 13 weeks. The work is 20 hours per week.   

Availability and schedule will be discussed when contacted for an interview.  

Intern will produce reports/presentations to highlight accomplishments. 


Physical Requirements/Working Environment: 

Mostly in an office environment, sitting at a desk and operating a personal computer to produce work products with some field visits as required.


Salary: $15.00/hour


Work Location: Palatka Your application will receive careful consideration, and if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace


Closing Date: April 13, 2026

Key Skills
ArcGISWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationData AnalysisReport GenerationPresentation Skills
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityGovernment & Public SectorScience & ResearchAgricultureEngineering