Hybrid College Intern, Bureau of Water Supply and Assessment bei St. Johns River Water Management District

College Intern, Bureau of Water Supply and Assessment – Agricultural Assistance Team  

Job Summary:  

This is a paid internship program. The intern will assist the Bureau of Water Supply Planning and Assessment Agricultural Assistance Team. The intern will help create maps in ArcGIS Pro to demonstrate agricultural water use within the District. Intern will learn about the District’s Agricultural cost share program and assist with application intake and review. The intern will also learn about the District’s program for assisting growers with Consumptive Use Permits including compliance assistance and flow meter testing.  

Work includes spending time in the field under typical Florida conditions of heat, humidity, thunderstorms, and insect activity. Typical field dress for these activities include: field pants, short or long-sleeved shirt, and hat. Any required specialized clothing or equipment will be provided by St. Johns River Water Management District. 

Ability to: 

Lift and/or move equipment; work in seasonal environmental conditions; communicate well with others; maintain a priority of safety, data integrity, and efficiency, and make effective, consistent, and defensible decisions in the field. 

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 in a related field. 

All students must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher. 

Additional Details: 

Internship will run for a period of 16 weeks. The work is 20-hours per week.  

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

Intern will produce reports/presentation to highlight accomplishments. 

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 Unites States.  

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.  

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace 

Closing Date: August 18, 2025