The Suffolk County Leaders in Training Program provides college students with real world experience in public service. An internship with Suffolk County provides a valuable opportunity to view the inner workings of County government as well as the ability to gain professional-level public sector experience.
To get started, review the posted opportunities below and fill out the online application. You will have to upload a copy of your resume. Your application will be sent to one of the county's departmental internship supervisors that best suits your goals and interests.
Qualifications/Area of study
The Suffolk County Leaders in Training Program is open to residents of both Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We encourage students of all areas of study to apply; our program has included students with a focus in Business Management, Media Relations, Finance, Sociology, Political Science, Biology, and more.
The county has various internship programs, and depending on the type, some are paid and some are unpaid opportunities.
Upcoming Session:
Below are recent opportunities posted by departments. If you are interested in one of these internships, indicate it on your internship application.
Current postings:
Title of Internship
Water Quality Improvement Internship
Department/Unit Department of Economic Development and Planning, Water
Quality Improvement Unit
Start Date for Internship June 2 2025
End Date for Internship August 22 2025
Minimum College Year Any
Occupational Interests Economic Development, Environmental Planning,
Environmental Studies, Public Policy, or related field
School/Degree Concentrations Economic Development, Environmental Planning,
Environmental Studies, Public Policy, or related field
Additional Information
The Water Quality Improvement Unit administers several diverse programs with a purpose to protect,
restore, and improve Suffolk County’s ground and surface waters. Work scope items include, but are not
limited to, providing support in the administrative functions of the Water Quality Protection and
Restoration Grant Program (WQPRP), the Aquaculture Lease Program (ALP), the Fertilizer Reduction
Program, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Program Management.
Candidates should be available for 2-
5 days per week, Monday-Friday.
Start and end dates are flexible.
Application Closing Date May 23 2025
Internship Supervisor's Name Jamie Carroll
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Internship Supervisor's Email Address jamie.carroll@suffolkcountyny.gov
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Title of Internship
Finance/Accounting Intern for Economic Development and Planning
Department/Unit EDP - Finance
Start Date for Internship 2/1/2025
End Date for Internship ongoing
Minimum College Year Any
Occupational Interests
Finance/Accounting
School/Degree Concentrations Finance/Accounting
Application
Closing Date N/A
Internship Supervisor's Name Michael Maraviglia
Internship Supervisor's Email Address michael.maraviglia@suffolkcountyny.gov
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Title of Internship
Parks Department - Accounting Intern
Department/Unit PKS/Accounting
Start Date for Internship May 1, 2025
End Date for Internship August 31, 2025
Minimum College Year Any
Occupational Interests Accounting/Auditing
School/Degree Concentrations Accounting
Additional Information
Intern will assist with internal audits. Must have a valid driver's license.
Application Closing Date April 25, 2025
Internship Supervisor's Name Danielle Botkin
Internship Supervisor's Email Address Danielle.Botkin@suffolkcountyny.gov