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2023 District Paid Summer Internships
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Take a close look at the job descriptions below. We encourage you to apply to those that align with your career path. To submit an application, go to our Careers Page, create an account, click view all jobs, make your selections, click apply and follow the prompts. After you submit your application you will need to complete ONE reference form and email it to studentinterns@palmbeachschools.org.
Reminders for applying:
- When you apply you will need to upload your resume
- Email a completed Reference Form to studentinterns@palmbeachschools.org by April 15, 2023.
- Your Reference Form will be linked to your application once you email it.
(How to complete your reference form)
Job Descriptions
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Accounting Services
Accounting Intern
Open to College Students - 1 position available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)Job Description: Student will learn how to create daily check log, record deposits, apply payments, confirmation letters, and introduction to creating journal entries.
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Chief Operating Office
Operations Division Liaison
Open to High School and College Students - 1 position available to high school applicants; 1 position available to college applicants
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)Job Description: The Operations Division is offering a Paid Internship for the position of Operations Division Liaison. This experience will provide you with a career path exploration, diversified work training, and confidence buildup practice. You will have a chance to navigate career path opportunities within the Operations Division, working within 8 departments that report to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). This experience will provide you invaluable insight into career options with the 10th largest school district in the county.
What you will gain from this experience:
A rotation between the Operations Division Departments
- Interns to mirror selected employee for a day
- Interns to provide support (as designated by the department)
- Learn about the Mission and Vision
- Learn how the Mission and Vision Statements are integrated into our daily routine
- Meet with Leaders and Managers and review how the process is implemented within the departmentsExperience in networking and professional development
- Attend an event with the staff
- Help organize an event (existing or new)Join tailored workshops for Interns
Interview skills
Public speaking
Financial planning
Etiquette in the workplace
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Choice and Career Options
Choice and Career Options Summer Internship
Open to College Students - 2 positions available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)Job Description: This summer internship will provide first-hand experience working with one of the most innovative departments within the school district. Interns will improve upon their communication and organizational skills. Event planning and working with staff, school personnel, and parents will be included in this experience.
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Communications
Communications Intern
Open to High School Students - 1 position available
(Location: 505 S. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach)Job Description: Communications Intern: Intern will assist in promoting the School District through digital and multimedia platforms.
Webmaster
Open to High School Students - 1 position available
(Location: 505 S. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach)Job Description: Webmaster will be responsible for maintaining websites and file systems for the school district website, employee internal website and all school websites. Duties include working closely with the web team to design or update websites, fix website errors, and train department and school webmasters.
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Enterprise Applications
Enterprise Applications CAD Intern
Open to High School - 1 position available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)Job Description: Interns in this position need to have AutoCAD experience. Interns will learn to use AutoCAD integration with IBM TRIRIGA, a leading Integrated Workplace Management System.
Enterprise Applications Developer
Open to High School - 1 position available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)Job Description: We are looking for a motivated Junior Developer Intern to join our team at the School District of Palm Beach County. In this role, you will work closely with our development team to develop, maintain and improve web applications for our students and staff. You will be responsible for building and maintaining web applications. You will also be responsible for troubleshooting and debugging existing applications, ensuring code quality and performance. Knowledge of C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or React will be helpful. You should be an independent, self-motivated worker with excellent problem-solving skills.
Enterprise Applications Designer
Open to High School - 1 position available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)Job Description: We are looking for a creative Junior Graphic Designer to join our Design team and work on projects for the web and print. You should have a solid understanding of basic design principles and a working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. You should be an independent, self-motivated worker with excellent problem-solving skills.
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Environmental & Conservation Services
Environmental & Conservation Services Intern
Open to College Students - 1 position available
(Location: 1400 North Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach)Job Description: Intern will understand importance of sustainable schools, including conservation actions that can be taken, importance of protecting the environment by limiting or removing hazardous wastes, and understanding of how to maintain healthy indoor work and learning environments.
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Facilities Construction
Facilities Construction Assistant Planner
Open to High School and College Students - 1 position available
(Location: 3661 Interstate Park Road North, Suite 200)Job Description: Visit District facilities to complete room and signage validations. (on site/field verification) Work with Florida Dept of Education Database and revise floor plans. Assist in school facility planning. Map skills and CAD experience a plus.
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Information Technology (IT)
Project Management Intern
Open to High School Students - 2 positions available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)Job Description: The IT Project Management Office provides oversight and management for technology projects across the District, using industry-standard best practices. Intern(s) will have exposure to and work on in-progress technology projects. Interns will learn about project management techniques and best practices and will initiate, execute, complete and close a simple project with assistance from the IT PMO staff.
End User Support Intern
Open to High School Students - 17 positions available
(Various locations)Job Description: Interns in this position may assist in some or all of the following tasks: Windows and Mac computer imaging, troubleshooting hardware and system issues, printer repair, computer deployment to schools, and assisting school techs in annual maintenance and cleanup.
Audio-Visual & Desktop Support Intern
Open to High School Students - 6 positions available
(Location: 1400 N. Florida Mango Road)Job Description: Interns in this position will assist Audio-Visual and Desktop Support Teams maintain and manage audio equipment, projectors, touch screen TVs and small-form desktop computers. They will participate in moving, cleaning, troubleshooting and diagnostic testing of district equipment.
IT Security Intern
Open to High School Students - 2 positions available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)Job Description: The intern in this position will assist in the district Cyber Security Awareness program.
Server & Storage Engineer Intern
Open to High School Students - 1 position available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)Job Description: The intern in this position will be mentored by the server and storage infrastructor team. Student should possess beginning knowledge of enterprise infrastructor. Projects will include setup, install and configuration of servers and storage.
Network Engineer Intern
Open to High School Students - 1 position available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)Job Description: The intern in this position will be mentored by a team of network engineers. Student should possess beginning knowledge of enterprise networking and security. Projects can include, network documentation, network monitoring, and wireless management.
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Labor Relations
Digital Asset Creator
Open to High School and College Students - 2 positions available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)Job Description: Develop templates and digital guides that will be used to train supervisors and staff. Experience creating videos, flyers, brochures, etc. preferred.
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Multicultural Education
Language Translator
Open to High School and College Students - 1 position available to high school applicants; 1 position available to college applicants
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)Job Description: The student intern would assist parents and students whose dominant language is other than English (Spanish or Haitian Creole) with translation at the Welcome Center.
Learning Experience:
1. Demonstrated oral proficiency in the English language and the language of the target population.
2. Demonstrated ability to positively interact with culturally diverse groups of students and parents.
3. Ability to organize and plan effectively.
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Office of General Counsel
Legal Research and Document Review
Open to High School Students - 1 position available to high school applicants enrolled in Pre-Law or Criminal Justice
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)Job Description:
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Junior or Senior Classification.
2.Current student enrolled in a Pre-Law or Criminal Justice Program.
3. Ability to do preliminary/basic legal research.
4.Ability to draft summaries and/or reports based upon legally researched information using correct grammar, punctuation and clarity.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to deal effectively with the public.Additional Job Functions:
1. Follows adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities.
2. Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s Mission Statement.
3. Performs other duties as assigned.Learning Experience:
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions:
1. Research and write memoranda.
2. Perform clerical duties such as filing and copying, as needed.
3. Assist with preparation of trial notebooks that do not have any confidential information contained therein.
4. Attend client meetings that will not divulge any confidential information therein.
5. Attend depositions.
6. Attend court hearings/trials.
7. Research legislation.
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Recruitment and Retention
Customer Service
Open to College Students - 1 position available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)Job Description: Student will work with a Human Resource Manager to perform entry level tasks such as working with current employees and customers who do not work for the School District of Palm Beach County.
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School Police
School Police Assistant
Open to High School and College Students - 3 positions available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd or 1481 Australian Ave)Job Description: Interns will assist in several areas of School Police such as RTCC computer entry tasks, assist with Security Systems to help with security related technology to include access control, video, intrusion and two way radio systems. Installation, service and planning.
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School-Based Internship
School-based Internship
Open to High School and College Students - 16 positions available
(Location: Various school sites in Palm Beach County)Job Description: Student interns will work alongside an elementary teacher gaining hands-on classroom experience. This will involve assisting with daily routines and procedures, setting up and organizing the classroom, and supporting students’ academic needs.
Summer School Sites
Berkshire ES
Blue Lake ES
Discovery Key ES
Gove ES
Grassy Waters ES
Hagen Road ES
Lincoln ES
Marsh Pointe ES
Pahokee ES
Pierce Hammock ES
Plumosa School of the Arts
South Grade ES
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The Education Network
The Education Network TV
Open to High School Students - 1 position available
(Location: 505 South Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach)Job Description: Intern will assist District television station in writing and producing TV stories that will air on The Education Network.