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Friday, March 29, 2024

Ocala announces paid Water Resource Internship program for Summer 2020

The City of Ocala is offering Water Resource Internship opportunities for summer 2020.

Participants will be provided opportunities to explore serving the community through a career in government while gaining experience in the water resources department.

This internship is open to high school juniors and seniors. Each intern will receive on-the-job training and experience in an office environment. They also will be able to receive relevant certifications at the end of the internship period. This is a paid internship and students are expected to work 28 hours per week.

The program overview includes:

  • Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m., March 13;
  • Qualified applicants will be interviewed April 15;
  • Selected applicants will be notified in May;
  • Work schedules will begin June 1 and end July 31, 2020 (contingent on school schedules);
  • This is a one-time program per intern;
  • Work hours are approximately four days weekly, six hours daily, 28 hours weekly; and
  • Pay will be $10 per hour.

To apply, click HERE. For more information, please contact the City of Ocala Water Resources Department at (352) 351-6774.