What are the responsibilities and job description for the Undergraduate/Graduate Intern - Summer 2026 (Approx. May to Sept 2026) position at Collier County Realty Corp?
Job Summary
This internship with the Collier County Government will provide undergraduate or graduate students with the opportunity to apply their academic learning in a practical setting. Student assignments will be determined based on academic merit, recommendations, experience, and individual interests. During your time with the County, you will undertake a variety of tasks and assignments that leverage your knowledge. Candidates should be self-starters, motivated, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to interact with individuals of various personality types. On a day-to-day basis, you can expect tasks and assignments to vary, keeping you engaged and interested. Throughout the internship, you will likely have opportunities to learn different processes, assess documentation, and apply critical thinking and analytical skills to complete projects or assignments. You will engage in activities that further develop your leadership skills, allowing you to actively participate in various aspects of local government management and enhance your understanding of how the organization operates. This opportunity is a paid undergraduate internship at the rate of $18/hour or a graduate internship at the rate of $20/hour, for a period not to exceed 16 weeks, and will have set beginning and end dates. Work schedules can be flexible, based on your academic commitments. This is a temporary position without benefits. Interviews for potential placements are typically conducted once a month.
This opportunity is a paid undergraduate internship at the rate of $18/hour or a graduate internship at the rate of $20/hour, for a period not to exceed 16 weeks, and will have set beginning and end dates.
Work schedules can be flexible, based on your academic commitments.
This Is a Temporary Position Without Benefits.
Applicants must be local and available to work on-site; housing is not offered as part of this internship.
Interviews for potential placements are typically conducted once a month.
Essential Functions
The following functions are representative of what the selected candidate will complete during the internship:
Supplemental information
employees. For information, click here to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer when you join our team.
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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.
Are you currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate college student? If yes, please upload documentation demonstrating your current enrollment and GPA confirmation, as required by Collier County's Internship Program. Acceptable documents include unofficial transcripts or any other relevant documents accessible through your student portal.
When is your anticipated graduate date/month/year?
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What is your area of study?
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Please Select Which Internship You Are Applying For
Do you maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or above?
Are you able to work a flexible schedule Monday - Friday, averaging 20-40 hours, generally between 7 am - 5 pm (however, they vary by assignment)?
Are you available to work a minimum of 12 weeks with a maximum of 16 weeks between May 2026 to September 2026?
This internship with the Collier County Government will provide undergraduate or graduate students with the opportunity to apply their academic learning in a practical setting. Student assignments will be determined based on academic merit, recommendations, experience, and individual interests. During your time with the County, you will undertake a variety of tasks and assignments that leverage your knowledge. Candidates should be self-starters, motivated, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to interact with individuals of various personality types. On a day-to-day basis, you can expect tasks and assignments to vary, keeping you engaged and interested. Throughout the internship, you will likely have opportunities to learn different processes, assess documentation, and apply critical thinking and analytical skills to complete projects or assignments. You will engage in activities that further develop your leadership skills, allowing you to actively participate in various aspects of local government management and enhance your understanding of how the organization operates. This opportunity is a paid undergraduate internship at the rate of $18/hour or a graduate internship at the rate of $20/hour, for a period not to exceed 16 weeks, and will have set beginning and end dates. Work schedules can be flexible, based on your academic commitments. This is a temporary position without benefits. Interviews for potential placements are typically conducted once a month.
This opportunity is a paid undergraduate internship at the rate of $18/hour or a graduate internship at the rate of $20/hour, for a period not to exceed 16 weeks, and will have set beginning and end dates.
Work schedules can be flexible, based on your academic commitments.
This Is a Temporary Position Without Benefits.
Applicants must be local and available to work on-site; housing is not offered as part of this internship.
Interviews for potential placements are typically conducted once a month.
Essential Functions
The following functions are representative of what the selected candidate will complete during the internship:
- Participate in assigned activities that will draw on knowledge and skills learned during your degree program coursework.
- Work with various technology platforms to research or gather information.
- Work collaboratively with the assigned team in understanding assignments, complete work within established timeframes and deliver quality outcomes.
- Utilize reasoning and discernment.
- Demonstrate professional workplace behaviors including reliability, timeliness, appropriate communication, initiative, teamwork, and respect.
- Engage in the internship as a learning experience.
- Communicate effectively with the internship supervisor.
- Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above.
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and have completed at least one full term or semester - Undergraduate.
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university - Graduate.
- Must be available to work for the entire duration of the internship program.
- Fingerprinting required.
Supplemental information
- This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
employees. For information, click here to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer when you join our team.
01
APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.
- I understand and agree with the statements above.
- I do not agree with the statements above.
Are you currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate college student? If yes, please upload documentation demonstrating your current enrollment and GPA confirmation, as required by Collier County's Internship Program. Acceptable documents include unofficial transcripts or any other relevant documents accessible through your student portal.
- Yes
- No
When is your anticipated graduate date/month/year?
04
What is your area of study?
05
Please Select Which Internship You Are Applying For
- Undergraduate
- Graduate
Do you maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or above?
- Yes
- No
Are you able to work a flexible schedule Monday - Friday, averaging 20-40 hours, generally between 7 am - 5 pm (however, they vary by assignment)?
- Yes
- No
Are you available to work a minimum of 12 weeks with a maximum of 16 weeks between May 2026 to September 2026?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $18 - $20