OCALA, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2023) – The City of Ocala announces Water Resource internship opportunities for  summer 2023.  Participants will be introduced to the day-to-day operations of the City of Ocala Water Resources and Engineering Department and given opportunities to work alongside professionals as they contribute to daily operations. Students who are interested in pursuing a career in utilities and local government are ideal candidates for this program. The application deadline for this program is 5 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2023.

This internship is open to incoming high school juniors and seniors. Of the five interns selected this cycle, two will work in engineering, two will work in water resources operations and one will work in water conservation and outreach. Each intern will receive on-the-job training and experience in a division of their choice. This is a paid internship and students are expected to work 28 hours per week.

Program Overview:

• Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m., March 31, 2023
• Qualified applicants will be interviewed in April 2023
• Selected applicants will be notified in May 2023
• Work schedules will begin June 5, 2023, and end July 27, 2023 (contingent on the intern’s school schedule)
• This is a one-time program per intern
• Work hours are approximately four days weekly, six hours daily, 28 hours weekly
• The proposed hourly rate is $15.00/hour

To apply or learn more, visit: Water Resources and Engineering Internships | City of Ocala (ocalafl.org)

For more information, please contact the City of Ocala Water Resources Department at 352-351-6772.