Intern Opportunities - Southwest Florida

For this internship opportunity, we are targeting students at southwest Florida universities and colleges.

The Student Intern will provide administrative and operational support to various departments within the Homeowners Association (HOA). This role assists in the execution of community/event programs, compliance functions, resident communications, and general office support. The position offers exposure to community operations, governance, and customer service in a residential environment.

This will be a part-time, limited term assignment. We will partner with the student and college to review hours/schedule expectations

About the Community:

Babcock Ranch sets a completely new standard for sustainable, responsible growth. Our community combines the best of America’s great hometown traditions with all the conveniences of today and tomorrow. From the largest solar-plus-storage system operating in the U.S. today, the expansive public green spaces and trails to the gigabyte of fiber-optic connectivity standard to every home and free Wi-Fi everywhere you may roam, it is a place where families can benefit from the most advanced technologies, then walk out their doors to reconnect with nature and neighbors. We have a very robust Lifestyle program, hosting numerous lifestyle events annually. This is the solar town of the future!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending on the specific assignment, duties may include the following:

• Assist with daily operational activities within HOA management
• Support planning, coordination and execution of community events and meetings
• Prepare and distribute communication materials, including newsletters, notices, and digital content
• Assist with compliance monitoring and documentation of community standards
• Perform administrative tasks, including filing, data entry, and recordkeeping
• Shadow staff in vendor coordination, budgeting processes, and resident relations
• Provide general support to assigned functional areas as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Current enrollment in a college or university program
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Interest in community operations, public service, or related administrative focus - Examples:
  • Lifestyle (Event Coordination)
  • Park Rangers / Community Patrol
  • Parks and Rec
  • Music and Arts
  • Administrative
  • Compliance
  • Communications
  • Maintenance / Landscaping

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Familiarity with HOA operations, systems, and governance processes
• Experience supporting community engagement initiatives and events
• Development of professional communication and organizational skills
• Understanding of compliance procedures and community standards
• Exposure to administrative workflows, resident services practices, and operational planning
• Potential academic credit (subject to school approval)
• Flexible scheduling available to accommodate class commitments
• Consideration for extended internship or future employment based on performance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements can vary, but generally, they may include:

• Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods during site visits, meetings, or office tasks
• Capability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds (e.g., event supplies, signage, small equipment)
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to climb stairs and navigate multi-level properties or facilities
• Manual dexterity to operate computers, phones, and office equipment
• Visual and auditory acuity to observe property conditions, read documents, and communicate effectively
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license when travel is necessary. (Please note: If driving is part of your job, we will request and review an MVR at the time of hire and on a periodic basis thereafter to ensure that employees maintain a satisfactory driving status.)

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application process or in performing the job duties as described in the posting, please email talent@ccmcnet.com so we can review next steps together.