Miami-Dade County Internships

The County's college internship program provides college students with the opportunity to work on special projects and/or assignments with teams of professionals in their chosen discipline

Internships generally last one semester coinciding with the college's school year. Work schedules are flexible to accommodate class schedules. The County will accommodate student and school requests for longer or shorter periods.

The majority of college internships are non-paid. However, there are areas of specialized study where a paid internship may be available.

To participate in the College Internship Program, the applicant must:

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with a course internship requirement. Students who are interested in a non-academic credit internship are welcome to apply
• Submit a completed application and resume
• Provide electronic or official transcripts
• Conduct a telephone interview with a Human Resources Specialist
• Interview with Selection Committee
• Must pass a background check

Email completed packages to [email protected]. You may also send completed packages via U.S. mail. Only complete application packages will be accepted and processed.

Kathy L. Horton, Manager, Recruitment and Internal Placement
Human Resources Department
111 NW 1st Street, Suite 2110
Miami, FL 33128
305-375-2668
[email protected]

The Miami-Dade County Mayor's Summer Internship Program offers students in our colleges and universities the opportunity to meet the County’s leadership and get a first-hand look at County government. Through projects and professional mentoring from senior management, students will learn County governance and will participate in well-planned and organized practical projects that match their educational objectives. The program’s ultimate goal is to prepare and develop a strong group of future leaders for our County's municipal governments, but it will also better position students for future job opportunities. The program is offered in the summer.

The Summer Internship Program provides a 10-week internship opportunity for selected students. Students will need to dedicate 20-35 hours per week to the program and will be positioned under a mayor’s office staffer. This will be a paid internship depending on education level and hours worked.

Interested students must apply online at www.miamidade.gov/jobs. The application period is March 1 through March 15.

Undergraduate and Graduate Students

College students must send a resume and request that official transcripts be sent on their behalf from the registrar’s office electronically to [email protected] or U.S. mail to:

Attention: Kathy L. Horton
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1st Street, 21st floor
Miami, FL 33128

All students hired must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal history background check.

High School Students

High school students are required to submit a resume and two letters of recommendation on a high school/volunteer agency letterhead to [email protected]. All students hired must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal history background check.

Miami-Dade County's high school internship program gives high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore career opportunities in a wide variety of County occupations while receiving professional guidance and mentorship.

Eligibility requirements

Students must be either a junior or senior in high school (must be 16 years of age) and have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 or higher. The student must obtain permission from their school counselor to participate in the program. Upon approval, the Miami-Dade County Pubic School (M-DCPS) coordinator submits a list of eligible students and resumes to the Human Resources Specialist to match with departments. Placements are based upon interest and available transportation (students are responsible for their own transportation).

High School Internship Program

As an intern with Miami-Dade County, high school students will receive a unique career-related experience. Interns will participate in activities that may include presentations, research projects, program design and everyday shadowing of professionals.

All high school internships are non-paid and for high school credit. High school internships are afternoon programs. Interns work for a maximum of five hours per week for 1 credit, and ten hours per week for 2 credits on a pre-set schedule arranged by the M-DCPS coordinator and based on the student's class schedule.

Specific project requirements will be provided to the department, if applicable. The Human Resources Department will provide quarterly evaluation (every 9 weeks), at the end of each grading period to the departments in which the students are matched up with.

For more information about the High School Internship Program, email [email protected] or contact:

Kathy L. Horton, Manager, Recruitment and Internal Placement
Human Resources Department
111 NW 1st Street, Suite 2110
Miami, FL 33128
305-375-2668
[email protected]

Big Brothers Big Sisters, School to Work Program

Miami-Dade County and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami Partnership is committed to investing in our youth. The Big Brothers Big Sisters, School to Work Mentoring program host students from nearby Miami-Dade County Public high school to the workplace for a shadowing experience with County employees. There are approximately ten participating departments at seven locations. The program begins in October and runs through May each school year.

Eligibility requirements

Students must be a junior or senior high school student. Employee mentors are paired with high school students who visit the volunteer mentor at their work site four hours monthly during the school year. A two year commitment is preferred.

For more information about the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program contact:

Kathy L. Horton, Manager, Recruitment and Internal Placement
Human Resources Department
111 NW 1st Street, Suite 2110
Miami, FL 33128
305-375-2668
[email protected]

Summer Youth Internship Program

Miami-Dade County in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public School provides a paid summer youth internship program to local high school students. The program offers youth the opportunity to learn and develop employability and money management skills, as well as earn academic credit. The five week program (150 hours required) tentatively begins summer, June through July.

Eligibility requirements

Students must be rising 10th through 12th grade high school students between the ages of 16-18 years old. The grade point average (GPA) must be 2.50 or higher, a copy of a resume and application is required. Students must be eligible to work, reside in Miami-Dade County, open an account with the South Florida, Educational Federal Credit Union, and complete an online pre-internship course. Priority will be given to at-risk students who meet one of the following criteria: Free/Reduced Lunch or English Language Learners (ELL) or Truant (15 or more unexcused absences).

The Summer Youth Internship Program experience

The goal of the program is to educate and familiarize students with Miami-Dade County government and the varying services we provide to our residents, visitors and the community at large. Through this hands-on experience in the workplace, students will recognize the knowledge, skills and abilities required to run a governmental entity.

A workplace supervisor from Miami-Dade County will evaluate the intern twice during the internship and an M-DCPS teacher supervisor will be assigned to the intern and communicate twice with the workplace supervisor and intern.

For more information about the Summer Youth Internship Program, email [email protected] or contact:

Kathy L. Horton, Manager, Recruitment and Internal Placement
Human Resources Department
111 NW 1st Street, Suite 2110
Miami, FL 33128
305-375-2668
[email protected]

The Urban Fellows Program aims to enrich the learning experiences of graduate students by exposing them to Miami-Dade County’s urban government, with over 25 departments and 27,000 employees. The Urban Fellows will attend the Mayor’s Executive Development Seminars for requisite government exposure. The non-paid, 15-week work experience will give graduate students the unique opportunity to work on special projects that will impact the efficiency of our operations, the economic development of our County, and in the end, the well-being of our residents.

Miami-Dade County is committed to the development of future civic leaders, and through the Urban Fellows Program. The County anticipates attracting dedicated and innovative students who will make a difference in Miami-Dade County.

Purpose

The Urbans Fellows Program aims to enrich graduate student’s learning experience by introducing them to Miami-Dade County’s government in action. Students will participate in well-planned and organized projects that match their educational objectives, and in turn provide the County with a quality research and suggestions.

Summary

The Urban Fellows Program provides a non-paid, 15-week graduate level internship opportunity for selected candidates. Participants are assigned to a specific project and will have the leadership of a project supervisor, a member of senior management, who will guide them as they complete their assignment and learn more about their respective department. Special projects for this program are in constant development. Flexible hours will be accommodated to suit participant’s class schedules.

Status

While in the Urban Fellows Program, participants will be considered executive interns, assigned to special projects for 15 weeks. This is a non-paid, for credit only internship program.

Program Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program
• A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
• Complete a minimum of 25 hours per week – flexible schedule

Application Process

• Submit a completed application and resume
• Provide electronic or official transcripts
• Conduct a telephone interview with a Human Resources Specialist
• Interview with Selection Committee
• Must pass a background check

Email completed packages to [email protected]. You may also send completed packages via U.S. mail. Only complete application packages will be accepted and processed.

Kathy L. Horton, Manager, Recruitment and Internal Placement
Human Resources Department
111 NW 1st Street, Suite 2110
Miami, FL 33128
305-375-2668
[email protected]