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2024 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 Summer Internship Careers Page, create an account, click "view all jobs", make your selections and follow the prompts. Please review the Apply Now Guidance Document 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.
Job Descriptions
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Accounting Services
Accounting Intern
Open to College Students - 1 position available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)Job Description: Interns will learn basic accounting tasks, gain PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office software experience, and gain other office 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: Intern will assist in promoting the School District through digital and multimedia platforms.
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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 - 12 positions available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd or 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, printer repair, computer deployment to schools, and assisting school techs in annual maintenance and cleanup.
Enterprise Applications Developer
Open to High School Students - 2 positions available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)Job Description: We are looking for a motivated Junior Developer Intern to join our team. 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 Students - 2 positions available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)Job Description: The Interns 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 - 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 - 2 position available
(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.
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Leadership Development
Leadership Development
Open to High School and College Students - 2 positions available
(Location: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd)Job Description: Internship in Leadership Development: Our department provides professional development, 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 FY25. The intern will be utilizing people skills, planning for professional learning, providing quality customer service, and gaining real life experiences in the workplace.
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Multicultural Education
Language Translator
Open to High School - 1 position available
(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:
- Demonstrated oral proficiency in the English language and the language of the target population.
- Demonstrated ability to positively interact with culturally diverse groups of students and parents.
- Ability to organize and plan effectively.
- Serves as an interpreter in school communications with parents, students, and community members.
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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:- 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.
Additional Job Functions:
- Follows adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities.
- 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Learning Experience:
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.
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Recruitment and Retention
Customer Service
Open to High School and 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 Food Service
Building Mechanic I
Open to High School and College Students - 2 positions available
(Location: 3661 Interstate Park Road North, Riviera Beach)Job Description: Performs minor inspections, maintenance and installation of commercial kitchen equipment with School Food Services.
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School Police
School Police Assistant
Open to High School and College Students - 2 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 - 26 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
Crosspointe Elementary
Jupiter Elementary
JC Mitchell Elementary
Royal Palm Beach Elementary
Wellington Elementary
Palm Springs Elementary
Liberty Park Elementary
Citrus Cove Elementary
Palmetto Elementary
West Gate Elementary
Barton Elementary
S. D. Spady Elementary
Pahokee Elementary
Seminole Trails Elementary
Westward Elementary
Indian Pines Elementary
Sunset Palms Elementary
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
Coral Sunset Elementary
Highland ElementaryThe following positions require that the intern be a CURRENT High School Junior or Senior who is in the Johnson Scholar program:
D.D. Eisenhower K-8
Forest Hill Elementary
Golden Grove Elementary
Melaleuca Elementary
Pioneer Park Elementary
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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.
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Transportation
Transportation Intern
Open to High School and College Students - 2 positions available
(Location: 2775 Homewood Road)Job Description: The successful candidates will work closely with a manager using software and equipment to make cards (similar to credit cards) used for over 1,300 fleet units and equipment used throughout the District. They will learn the behind the scene daily operations and get to be a part of a team providing updates to six different locations. They must be able to work in MS Excel and will learn other applications to add experience and additional skills to their resumes.