Water Resources Data & Maps Intern (FARMS)

Southwest Florida Water Management District; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Southwest Florida Water Management District in Sarasota, FL, is seeking a FARMS Student Intern to support the FARMS Program. This part-time, in-office role offers exposure to water resources projects and agricultural operations while you continue your studies.

You will assist with data analysis, data management, map construction, and outreach, with travel within the District as needed. The position is ideal for students pursuing agricultural sciences, hydrology, or related fields.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Part-time student internship while in school.
• Minimum GPA: 2.5 undergrad / 3.0 graduate.

Responsibilities

• Compile and review data from established databases, maps and publications.
• Assist with data analysis of FARMS project performance.
• Manage various Access databases.
• Construct ArcPRO maps for project presentations.
• Assist with outreach to the agricultural community.
• Attend field visits to projects and potential projects.
• Understand how the District's regulatory function impacts the agricultural community.
• Perform queries from the FARMS and District’s Regulatory database.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Teamwork

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in accredited college

Tools

Access databases

ArcPRO maps

Job description

Southwest Florida Water Management District in Sarasota, FL, is seeking a FARMS Student Intern to support the FARMS Program. This part-time, in-office role offers exposure to water resources projects and agricultural operations while you continue your studies.

You will assist with data analysis, data management, map construction, and outreach, with travel within the District as needed. The position is ideal for students pursuing agricultural sciences, hydrology, or related fields.