Sarasota County Human Resources' internship program will provide an in-depth exploration into the many facets of Human Resources through a structured schedule that will expose you to the many diverse functions of HR. Those functions include: Workforce Planning, Risk & Safety Management, Ethics, Training & Development, as well as Data Management & Analysis. 

Intern Responsibilities:

• A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program.
• Participation in organized intern events.

Job Duties:

Workday

• Create templates:
  • Candidate communications
  • Hiring authority communications
  • Job ads
• Assist with new platform implementation

EnPlug

• Create content:
  • Contact meant to inform intern SC Gov employees of upcoming events, health & benefits program opportunities and more.
  • Content meant to inform citizens that visit our building of upcoming events, facts about the county, other initiatives currently taking place and much more.
  • Assist with scheduling when certain content should run, for how long, etc. to best utilize the system.

Social Media

• Similar to EnPlug, you will create content for our social media platforms. Here are some examples of that content:
  • Employee quotes
  • Job highlights
  • What's happening in HR?
  • Search existing assets
• Assist with scheduling when certain content should run, for how long, etc. to best utilize the system.

Event Management - assist with preparation and organization of:

• Professional Development Intern Events
• HR Management Series: Successful Hiring Practices
• ADA Anniversary Event
• Service Awards Events

Badges

• Assist with creating and printing badges for new or existing employees.

I-9 Audit

Risk & Safety Management

• Analyze claims made against the County and understand the legal standards used to determine the County’s responsibility for settling those claims.
• Identify situations and circumstances that pose a threat to employees and staff
• Identify basic Risk Management strategies to reduce the risk of loss to an organization

Other Duties:

• A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program. 
• Ideal competencies for this position include but are not limited to: ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced atmosphere; along with creative problem-solving skills.

Non-Essential Functions: 

• Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be currently enrolled in high school, or a college/university, seeking a graduate (post-baccalaureate) degree or senior level graduate studies.  (Proof of current enrollment required at time of application.) May consider recent graduate of a college/university program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates currently working toward a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Marketing or Business.  

Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and/or machines, equipment, special tools as required for the job:

• Proficient with Microsoft programs including Word, Power Point and Excel.
• Ability to interact with community members from a variety of backgrounds and ages.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to transport/him/herself to locations in Sarasota County.
• Previous human resources, social media, marketing or training/education experience a plus.
• Experience with Canva or other design program a plus.

Drug Free Work Environment             EOE/AA/ADA