Water Resources FARMS Intern: Data, Maps & Field Outreach

Opportunities; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is offering a FARMS Student Intern position in Sarasota, FL. This part-time internship supports FARMS Project Managers with data handling, mapping, and field outreach, with in-office and field work as needed.

As an intern, you will gain exposure to water resources management, BMPs, and regulatory considerations while supporting agricultural projects and data analysis. The role is campus-based and non-remote.

Qualifications

• Possess High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Be at least part-time and currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or other recognized educational or vocational program
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Compile and review data from established databases, maps and publications
• Assist with data analysis of FARMS project performance
• Construct ArcPRO maps for project presentations
• Assisting with outreach to the agricultural community
• Attending field visits to projects and potential projects
• Gaining an understanding of how the Districts regulatory function impacts the agricultural community
• Perform queries from the FARMS and District’s Regulatory database

Skills

Teamwork

Independent project work

Learns new software

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Enrolled part-time in college/university

GPA 2.5 undergraduate / 3.0 graduate

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is offering a FARMS Student Intern position in Sarasota, FL. This part-time internship supports FARMS Project Managers with data handling, mapping, and field outreach, with in-office and field work as needed.

As an intern, you will gain exposure to water resources management, BMPs, and regulatory considerations while supporting agricultural projects and data analysis. The role is campus-based and non-remote.