Stipend, Leave Time, and Benefits
All interns are Temporary Employees of Miami-Dade County Government and as such are not eligible for paid vacation. However, they are permitted to take up to ten unpaid days for personal use. Interns are paid for the 12 County recognized Holidays provided they are in pay status the full day before and the day after the holiday. Interns are not paid for sick leave, but may take up to 12 unpaid days for illness. Paid educational leave is provided for attendance at conferences. They also qualify for conference registration fees as budget permits. Interns are eligible for on-the-job mileage reimbursement. The internship stipend is presently approximately $16,000.