2025 District Paid Student Summer Internships
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 Student Summer Internship Careers Page, create an account, click "view all jobs", make your selections and follow the prompts. Please review the How to Apply webpage to support you through completing the application process.
When you apply you will need to upload your resume and a completed Student Reference Verification Form.
Student Internship Job Descriptions
- Accounting Services
- Communications / The Education Network
- Compensation & Employee Information Services
- Environmental & Conservation Services
- Extended Learning (Afterschool Programming)
- Information Technology (IT)
- Leadership Development
- Multicultural Education
- Office of General Counsel
- Professional Development
- Recruitment and Retention
- Risk and Benefits Management
- School Police
- School-Based Internships
- Transportation
Accounting Services
Accounting/Payroll Intern
Open to College Students - 1 position available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)
Job Description: The intern will gain hands-on experience with the daily tasks of an Accountant. This includes recording journal entries, preparing confirmation letters for the District's external auditor, learning how to record deposits, and applying customer payments. The intern will also work with Excel spreadsheets and have the chance to learn and use various formulas.
Communications / The Education Network
Communications/TV Production Summer Intern
Open to High School and College Students - 2 positions available
(Location: 505 S. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach)
Job Description: Intern will learn how to write, edit, and produce multimedia content for The Education Network, a District-run television station, and support the promotion of the District and its schools through digital platforms. Intern will also gain knowledge of public relations, crisis communications, media relations, marketing, executive communications, and more.
Webmaster
Open to High School and College Students - 1 position available
(Location: 505 S. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach)
Job Description: The Webmaster Intern will assist in maintaining and managing websites and file systems for the school district website, internal employee website, and all school websites. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in web development, design, and content management while supporting the district's digital presence.
Qualifications: Basic knowledge of web technologies; Experience with or willingness to learn website accessibility standards; Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems; Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when needed.
Compensation & Employee Information Services
Human Resources Technician I
Open to College Students - 1 position available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)
Job Description: Support the HR Customer Service team through handling of customer verbal and written questions
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: Environmental intern will gain an understanding of the 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.
Extended Learning (Afterschool Programming)
Afterschool Liaison
Open to High School and College Students - 2 positions available
(Location: 4260 West Gate Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL)
Job Description: Assist in communicating and distribution of important updates and resources to Afterschool Site Directors, Ensure Site directors are kept nformed of program changes, deadlines, and new initiatives, Support staff in creating educational and recreational materials for out of school activities and initiatives, and coordinate and partcipate in meetings of initiatives aimed at improving the quality and effectives of afterschool programs.
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 (Infrastructure, Systems Server and Storage)
Open to High School and College Students - 5 positions available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)
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.
End User Support Intern (Technical Operations)
Open to High School and College Students - 12 positions available
(Location: 1400 N. Florida Mango Road)
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, Chromebook and/or printer repair, Chromebook swaps and deployment to schools, and assisting school techs in annual maintenance and cleanup.
Enterprise Applications Developer
Open to High School Students - 2 positions available
(Location: 1400 N. Florida Mango Road)
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
IT Security Intern
Open to High School and College Students - 4 positions available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)
Job Description: The Intern in this position will be mentored by the IT Security team members in the areas of Application Security, Governance, and Network Security (SOC). Interns will experience the many aspects of IT Security including penetration testing, intrusion detection, and application security processes. We are looking for interns who take initiative, have good analytical skills and an interest in cybersecurity.
Server & Storage Engineer Intern
Open to High School Students - 2 positions available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)
Job Description: The intern in this position will be mentored by the server and storage infrastructure team. Student should possess beginning knowledge of enterprise infrastructure. Projects will include setup, install and configuration of servers and storage.
Network Engineer Intern
Open to High School and College Students - 4 positions available
(Location: 1400 N. Florida Mango Road)
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.
Enterprise Applications CAD Intern
Open to High School and College Students - 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.
Leadership Development
Temp Student Support Intern
Open to High School Students - 1 positions available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)
Job Description: Our department training, coaching, and mentoring to school leaders across the District. The intern will have the opportunity to learn project management while working with the team to plan for programming in FY26. The intern will be utilizing people skills, planning for professional learning, providing quality customer service, and gaining real life experiences in the workplace.
Multicultural Education
Welcome Center Intern (Bilingual Preferred)
Open to High School - 3 positions available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)
Job Description: The Welcome Center Intern will play a vital role in providing exceptional customer service to visitors and residents of Palm Beach County. This dynamic role will involve a variety of tasks, including visitor (parents, students, etc.) information, community outreach, administrative support and our Back to School event. The interns will gain valuable experience in the helping and support a variety of families that come to register during the summer days from all around the world, while contributing to the success of the Welcome Center.
Office of General Counsel
Office of General Counsel Legal Assistant
Open to High School Students - 1 position available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)
Job Description: Legal Research and Document Review Open to High School Students - 1 position available to high school applicants enrolled in Pre-Law or Criminal Justice
Job Description: QUALIFICATIONS:
- Junior or Senior Classification.
- Current student enrolled in a Pre-Law or Criminal Justice Program.
- Ability to do preliminary/basic legal research.
- Ability to draft summaries and/or reports based upon legally researched information using correct grammar, punctuation and clarity.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to deal effectively with the public.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Functions:
- Research and write memoranda.
- Perform clerical duties such as filing and copying, as needed.
- Assist with preparation of trial notebooks that do not have any confidential information contained therein.
- Attend client meetings that will not divulge any confidential information therein.
- Attend depositions.
- Attend court hearings/trials.
- Research legislation.
- Maintain confidentiality of departmental business matters.
Professional Development
Internship Reporter
Open to High School and College Students - 1 position available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)
Job Description: The Internship Reporter will report out on the impact the internship experience is having within each department and the impact it is having on the student intern. Conducting interviews with the interns and their mentors throughout the summer as well as reviewing video and picture submissions will provide content for the Internship Experience Newsletter. Newsletters will be published every two weeks and will be shared via sociali media, with District Leadership and participating departments. The Summer Intern will also serve as the liaison between the internship program coordinator and the interns. Be prepared to share samples of writing and discuss similar projects and experiences aligned to the position.
Required Skills:
- Writing: Write clearly and concisely in different styles, such as descriptive, analytical, and persuasive
- Communication: Articulate well in writing and be able to communicate effectively
- Interviewing: Ask relevant questions, listen actively, and engage with subjects to gather accurate information
- Critical thinking: Think critically and be adaptable
Recruitment and Retention
Customer Service
Open to College Students - 2 positions available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)
Job Description: Provide customer service to new and current employees, creating a welcoming enviornment for all visitors.
Risk and Benefits Management
Risk and Benefit Intern
Open to College Students - 1 position available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)
Job Description: (Tentative) The Risk & Benefits Department is looking for an intern to help with Special Projects regarding Employee Benefits, Wellness Programs and Risk and Safety Programs. The intern will have the opportunity to shadow Safety Technicians, Claims Specialists, Benefit Technicians and the Wellness Coordinator. There will be an opportunity to learn about Risk Avoidance, Risk Transfer, Benefit Programs, Wellness Programs and more.
School Police
School Police Assistant
Open to High School and College Students - 2 positions available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)
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.
School-Based Internships
School-based Internship
Open to High School and College Students - XX positions available
(Location: Various school sites in Palm Beach County- School locations may change)
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
- Banyan Creek Elementary
- Citrus Cove Elementary
- Clifford O. Taylor/Kirklane Elementary
- Coral Reef Elementary
- Coral Sunset Elementary
- Diamond View Elementary
- Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
- Frontier Elementary
- Jupiter Farms Elementary
- Loxahatchee Groves Elementary
- Meadow Park Elementary
- New Horizons Elementary
- Northmore Elementary
- Orchard View Elementary
- Timber Trace Elementary
- Verde K-8
The following positions require that the intern be a CURRENT High School Junior or Senior who is in the Johnson Scholar program:
- Barton Elementary
- Belvedere Elementary
- Gove Elementary
- Grassy Waters Elementary
- Grove Park Elementary
- Hope-Centennial Elementary
- K.E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary
- Pine Jog Elementary
- Starlight Cove Elementary
Transportation
General Administrative Functions Intern
Open to College Students - 1 position available
(Location: 2775 Homewood Road)
Job Description: The candidate must possess great organizational skills, must be comfortable working with numbers and having a good understanding of basic computing concepts and applications.