Internship Connections

Listed below are some GOVERNMENT agencies' websites that you can review for current internship opportunities:

Brevard County Government - http://www.brevardcounty.us/humanres/
City of Cape Canaveral - http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={45431804-BA6E-4476-B786-841AB1D966C9}

City of Cocoa - http://fl-cocoa2.civicplus.com/jobs.asp

City of Cocoa Beach - http://www.cityofcocoabeach.com/FlashHomePages/government_home.html , then click to Employment or Volunteer Opportunities

City of Indian Harbour Beach- http://www.indianharbourbeach.org/256527.html

City of Melbourne - http://www.melbourneflorida.org/employ/jobsout.htm

City of Palm Bay - http://agency.governmentjobs.com/palmbay/default.cfm

City of Rockledge - http://www.cityofrockledge.org/employment.html

City of Satellite Beach - http://www.satellitebeach.org/jobs.htm

City of Titusville - .titusville.com/Employment.asp

City of W. Melbourne - http://www.westmelbourne.org/employ.index.cfm


Orange County Government - http://www.orangecountyfl.net/cms/DEPT/countyadmin/hr/internship.htm?REDID={BB379873-3636-4E27-A596-4A2661ACB4B2}

City of Apopka - http://www.apopka.net/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=55&Itemid-82

City of Edgewood - http://www.edgewood.cc/employment/employment.htm

City of Maitland - http://www.itsmymaitland.com/employment_openings.aspx

Town of Oakland - http://www.oaktownusa.com/Town%20employment/employ.htm

City of Ocoee - http://www.ci.ocoee.fl.us/HR/Jobs/CurrentJobPostings.asp

City of Orlando - http://www.cityoforlando.net/sigma/

City of Winter Garden - http://www.cwgdn.com/pages/hr/vacancies.php

City of Winter Park - http://www.ci.winter-park.fl.us/web/jobs/index.asp


Osceola County Government - http://osceola.org/index.cfm?lsFuses=department/HRDep

City of Kissimmee - http://www.kissimmee.org/ch_dept_jobs.aspx

City of St. Cloud - http://fl-stcloud.civicplus.com/Jobs.asp


Seminole County Government - http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/hr/

City of Altamonte Springs - http://www.altamonte.org/job_listings/

City of Casselberry - http://www.casselberry.org/employment.asp
City of Lake Mary - http://www.lakemaryfl.com/human_resources.cfm

City of Longwood - http://www.ci.longwood.fl.us/employment_opp/current_openings.asp

City of Oviedo - http://www.cityofoviedo.net/index/php?q=node/71

City of Sanford - http://www.ci.sanford.fl.us/xjobs.html

City of Winter Springs - http://www.winterspringsfl.org/EN/main/employment/employment.htm

Volusia County Government - http://www.volusia.org/

City of Daytona Beach - http://www.ci.daytona-beach.fl.us/

City of Daytona Beach Shores - http://www.dbshores.org/

City of DeBary - http://debary.org/

City of DeLand - http://www.deland.org/

City of Deltona - http://deltonafl.gov/

City of Edgewater - http://www.cityofedgewater.org/

City of Holly Hill - http://www.hollyhillfl.org/

City of Lake Helen - http://lakehelen.com/

City of New Smyrna Beach - http://www.cityofnsb.com/

City of Oak Hill - http://www.oakhillfl.com/

City of Orange City - www.ci.orange-city.fl.us

City of Ormond Beach - http://www.ormondbeach.org/

Town of Ponce Inlet - http://www.ponce-inlet.org/

City of Port Orange - http://www.port-orange.org/

City of South Daytona - http://www.southdaytona.org/

Charlotte County Government - www.charlottecountyfl.com

The state lists county internship opportunities at https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logon.htm.

 

Listed below are some NONPROFIT agencies that you may be interested in contacting for an internship:

A Gift for Teaching - www.agiftforteaching.org

American Lung Association - http://www.lungfla.org

BETA Center - www.betacenter.org

Birth Defect Research for Children, Inc. (BDRC) - www.birthdefects.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida - www.bgccf.org

Boy Scouts of America - www.scouting.org

Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Inc. - www.ccorlando.org

Center for Drug Free Living - http://www.cfdfl.com/Careers/Internships.aspx
Center for Independent Living - www.cilorlando.org

Central Florida Police Athletic League - www.centralfloridapal.org

Children's Home Society of Florida - http://www.chsfl.org

Children's Miracle Network - http://ww.gocmn.org

Coalition for the Homeless - www.centralfloridahomeless.org

Community Foundation of Central Florida - www.cfcflorida.org

Community Service Center of Central Florida - http://www.cscfl.com
Covenant House Florida - http://www.covenanthousefl.org

Devereux Florida - www.devereuxfl.org

Easter Seals Florida, Inc. - http://fl.easterseals.com

Emergency Medicine Learning & Resource Center - http://www.emlrc.org/

Freedom Ride, Inc. - http://www.freedomride.com

Harbor House - www.harborhouseoccadv.com

Heart of Florida United Way - http://hfuw.org/hfuwjobs.aspx

The HOPE Foundation for the Homeless, Inc. - www.HelpfortheHomeless.net
Second Harvest Food Bank of FCentral Florida - http://foodbankcentralflorida.org/Volunteer/index.htm

 

Listed below are some websites that you may be interested in reviewing for positions out of the local area:

(Please note that the amount of academic credit that you can earn for federal positions may be different than local positions.)

American Society of Public Administration - www.aspanet.org - ASPA's own internship information site provides links to internship programs with federal agencies. In addition, the site offers links to state and local government internship opportunities across the United States.

Boston University Summer Study Internship Program - http://www.bu.edu/summer/summer-study-internship/ - Boston University offers a variety of internship

opportunities for undergraduate students.  The deadline for all applications is May 8, but applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

U.S. Department of State - www.careers.state.gov - The U.S. Department of State tackles issues that affect American citizens at home and abroad every day. 

Foreign Service professionals carry out the Department's global mission from more than 265 locations worldwide, and Civil Service professionals contribute

without leaving the Unites States.  For students exploring career paths, a variety of domestic and overseas positions are also available.

The Environmental Protection Agency - www.epa.gov/ezhire/ - The Environmental Protection Agency's job application site, EZHire includes listings for the EPA Intern Program. The program is a permanent, entry-level career development track to prepare for future advancement within the EPA.

Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust Internship - http://www.gowright.org/aboutus/employment.html - The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust Interdisciplinary

Internship is available to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preservation and museum studies. You must have basic computer literacy, an interest

in and aptitude for customer service and public relations, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team to be eligible for this internship. Interns have

the ability to gain experience in tours, education, marketing and communications, administration, volunteer services and membership duties.

Friends Committee on National Legislation Internship - http://www.fcnl.org/young/intern.htm - The Friends Committee on National Legislation Internship is

open to students with an interest in advancing the ideas of the Society of Friends. Your work will include advocating to constituents and members of Congress,

gathering information on relevant projects, writing action alerts, letters and background reports to inform constituents and members of the government, and

advocate action by informing grassroots activities. This internship will last for 11 months and provides a salary, health benefits, paid vacation, Metrorail stipend

and sick leave.

Going Global - http://www.goinglobal.com - Going Global career and employment resources include world-wide job openings, internship listings, industry profiles

and country-specific career information.  More than 30,000 pages of constantly-updated content is included on topics such as:  work permit/visa regulations,

resume writing guidelines and examples, employment trends, salary ranges, networking groups, cultural/interviewing advice, corporate profiles and worldwide

job listings.

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities - www.hnip.net - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) recruits college students for paid internships at federal agencies in Washington, D.C. and throughout the country year-round.

Human Rights Watch Graduate Internship - http://www.hrw.org/about/internships  - The Human Rights Watch Graduate Internship is available to undergraduate

students who have a strong interest in international human rights. You must be well-organized, self-motivated and reliable, and have computer skills

(e.g. Microsoft Office, Internet applications) to be eligible for this internship. Relevant coursework is highly desirable. Interns will monitor human rights

developments in various countries, draft reports on human rights conditions, and engage in advocacy efforts aimed at curtailing human rights violations.

Interns may be placed in a regional or thematic program at HRW, which are listed on the web site.

INROADS - http://www.inroads.org - The mission of INROADS is to develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and prepare them for

corporate and community leadership.  INROADS seeks high performing African American, Hispanic, and Native American Indian students for internship

opportunities with some of the nation's largest companies.

The Institute for Humane Studies - www.TheIHS.org - The Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program offers internships in public policy located in

Washington, D.C. and at state-based policy organizations across the country.  Participants receive a stipend, workshops, furnished housing, and travel

reimbursement.

The Internal Revenue Service - www.jobs.irs.gov/ - Learn about career opportunities with the Internal Revenue Service.  The Student Career Experience

Program (SCEP) is an integral and effective part of Criminal Investigation's recruitment and hiring strategy. The objective of this program is to identify,

recruit and train high-potential college students for a direct career path to a Special Agent position within CI. The program is open to both undergraduate

and graduate college students.

http://www.internships-usa.com - The Internship Series on Line offers the most comprehensive source of internship information on the web.  Opportunities

available in Fortune 500 companies, sports organizations, government agencies and non profits to name a few are detailed in fourteen online reference books. 

This site is password protected and UCF students may request the username and password via e-mail to coop@ucf.edu.  Be sure to include your name and

PID to verify your student status.

Minority Access Internship Program - http://minorityaccess.org/intern_program_04.htm - The Minority Access Internship Program is available to all undergraduate

and graduate students. You must be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least your undergraduate freshman year. This program is

intended to offer students experience in diversity and scope of career opportunities available in the federal government and other participating entities.

All students are encouraged to apply. In addition to the application, you must submit an official academic transcript, one letter of recommendation and a resume

to be eligible for this award.

Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Internship for Academic Credit -  http://www.wagingpeace.org/ - The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Internship for Academic Credit

is open to high school, undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students. You must have an interest in the peace and disarmament field, peace and

security or non-profit management and be available to intern for approximately ten weeks. You must include a letter of intent, two letters of recommendation,

a resume and a copy of your transcript to be considered for this award. Applications are received on an ongoing basis.

Office of Association Relations Internship - U.S. Chamber of Commerce - http://www.uschamber.com/careers/internships/default  - The Office of Association

Relations Internship is available to college juniors, seniors and graduate students at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong computer research skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; be a self-starter; and have strong organizational

and time management skills. Interns will provide research support and general assistance to the department.

http://www.publicservicecareers.org - Tired of looking on monstrous job sites with thousands of generic jobs?  A new nationwide public and nonprofit sector

job site has just been launched for you! 

RESULTS - http://www.results.org - RESULTS is a nonprofit grassroots advocacy organization committed to creating the political will to end hunger and the worst a

spects of poverty. RESULTS is committed to individuals exercising their personal and political power by lobbying elected officials for effective solutions and key

policies that affect hunger and poverty.

Social Security Administration - www.socialsecurity.gov/careers - There are a variety of career paths that you can take in the Social Security Administration.

www.state.gov/m/dghr/hr/student/ - This site provides details and application information for several student employment programs managed by the U.S.

Department of State, from co-op opportunities to internships within the Department of State itself.

The Student Conservation Association - http://www.theSCA.org - The Student Conservation Association is the nation's largest and oldest provider of conservation

service opportunities inspiring lifelong environmental stewardship in students.  Expense paid internships from 12 weeks to 12 months in over 50 disciplines

are available in national parks, forests, and historic sites.

The Washington Center - www.twc.edu - The Washington Center maintains ties with thousands of organizations that provide high quality placements in the

Washington, D.C. area which include corporations, embassies, interest groups, law and lobbying firms and numerous federal agencies.  Interested students can

browse the website, and if interested, contact Ulla Isaac in the Experiential Learning office in Ferrell Commons.

USA Jobs - www.usajobs.opm.gov - USAJobs' resource for internships with the federal government, this site offers a list of special programs that place interns

in all federal agencies. Students should focus on GS5/7/9 level positions.

The Washington Internship - www.wiidc.org - The Washington Internship Institute provides a comprehensive internship program, with a specialized program

 for students interested in international affairs, the Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars Internship Program. The Institute offers both need-based and merit-based scholarships.

White House Commission on Remembrance Internship - http://www.remember.gov/WhoWeAre/InternshipProgram/tabid/153/Default.aspx  - The White House

Commission on Remembrance Internship is open to students who are interested in learning about and serving in, through first-hand participation, government

service. Internship duties range from administrative work in the office to special projects outside of the office, such as meetings with Congressmen and Senators, organizing and holding remembrance tributes, and implementing innovative ideas to market the Commission and its message of "Live honoring America's fallen."

In addition to the application, you must submit a current resume and a one page statement of intent (cover letter). This internship is located in Washington, D.C.

World Bank Internship

http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTHRJOBS/0,,contentMDK:20515785~menuPK:1477648~pagePK:64262408~piPK:64262191~theSitePK:1058433,00.html - The World Bank Internship is open to full-time graduate students who are nationals of the Bank's member countries and who, upon completing the internship, will be returning to school in a full-time capacity for at least one year. You must desire to improve your skills as well as gain experience working in an international environment

to be considered for this internship. Preference is given to students in the following fields: economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social science (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environment, private sector development and related fields. Prior relevant work experience, computing skills, as well as knowledge of languages such as French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese and Chinese are also advantageous.