The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Volunteer Intern in the Parks and Recreation Division at the West Lake Park and Anne Kolb Nature Center for the Spring Term 2026.
West Lake Park and Anne Kolb Nature Center are two
of five pocket parks of Hollywood North Beach Park. At West Lake Park, athletic facilities and a busy marina dominate this small urban park along a three-mile strip of mangrove estuary and uplands just west of the Intracoastal Waterway, boasting 47,800 feet of waterfront and 20,600 feet of mangrove-fringed shoreline along interior waterways. Weather permitting, the marina offers kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals. As for Anne Kolb Nature Center, when it opened in 1996 after years of planning and development, this 1,501-acre nature center became the largest in our park system, a coastal mangrove wetland rich in plant and animal life, including some threatened and endangered species. For more information about these parks go to https://www.broward.org/Parks/Pages/ParksLocations.aspx
Duties include:
- Assisting with research and development of new educational signage for the park
- Entering attendance and cost data into tracking spreadsheets
- Supporting the planning and implementation of new park events
- Engaging with the public by helping with educational programs and tours, greeting guests, and answering questions at the Exhibit Hall
- Assisting with the collection and care (husbandry) of live animal specimens for the Nature Center aquarium exhibits
- Supporting maintenance and upkeep of Anne Kolb and West Lake Park grounds, including: removing garbage and debris around the property, clearing trails of leaves and obstacles, assisting with EcoAction days and group cleanups, removing invasive species, planting and maintaining beneficial native species
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
- MS Office (Word, Excel, and MS PowerPoint) experience
- Experience or familiarity with aquarium care and aquatic life maintenance
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to observe operations, take detailed notes, and provide thoughtful recommendations for improvement
- Background or coursework in Environmental Science or related scientific fields
About the Broward County's Volunteer Internship Program (VIP)
Broward County's Volunteer Internship Program (VIP) is dedicated to providing students with an unsurpassed learning experience. Our goal is to offer selected VIP candidates the opportunity to gain insight into the new, dynamic and changing world of public sector employment and prepare them for exciting opportunities with Broward County. The program's goal is to encourage students to pursue careers within County government, while providing a meaningful learning opportunity. Interns will also have the opportunity to be mentored by senior staff, contribute to the agency's goals, and make a difference. The VIP Intern may qualify to receive academic credit based upon the school's internship requirements.
INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking program at an accredited college, university, or a Council on Occupational Education (COE) accredited vocational/technical school and remain an active student throughout the internship period
Intern must possess an overall grade point average of 2.5 or above and in good academic standing
Interns must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Interns must have the ability to use computer software programs including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Interns must be able to work in a team - and have fun! (responsibly)
If selected for the Volunteer Internship Program, a VIP Release and Waiver of Liability Form will be required to be completed and signed upon the acceptance of the internship. Volunteers under the age of 18 will need their parent/guardian's signature on this form.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interns must interview with a Broward County Agency Selection Committee.
Interns must have availability to work up to 20 hours per week.
Interns have the potential to receive academic credit based upon the institution's internship requirements (Academic Credit is not guaranteed, approval for academic credit is the student's responsibility).
Upon selection, interns must provide a photo ID and undergo a criminal background check and possible drug screening, as well as a professional work experience reference check.
The intern's workplace performance will be monitored on an ongoing basis. Interns not performing at a successful level may be given an opportunity to improve, or may have their internship terminated.
The volunteer intern is not entitled to a job at the conclusion of the internship; and the volunteer intern is not entitled to wages for the time spent in the internship. The volunteer intern is not eligible for Broward County Benefits.
Broward County, Florida
$0.00 Annually
this position is not eligible for broward county benefits.
Oct 15, 2025