Parks and Recreation Summer Intern

Internship will include exposure to multiple areas of the Park and Recreation Department. Areas of focus can vary depending upon interest, but will include: Athletics, Aquatics, Special Events, Cemeteries, Park Maintenance and Customer Relations.
 
 Approximate employment duration: Minimum 400 hours total, can be adjusted to fit internship credit guidelines. Assigned work hours between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM including weekends and evenings from May through August.

Deadline:  Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the position. If interested send resume and cover letter and/or any questions to Eric Griffith, Director of Parks and Recreation, 309-524-2424 / egriffith@moline.il.us. 

·         Graduation from high school and working toward a bachelor's or graduate degree; and

·         Have an interest in park and recreation in general and a willingness to learn the broader scope of services provided by city programs; and

·         Preference will be given to current students of Park & Recreation, Sports Management, Event Management, or a related field.

·         Ability to work as a team member and collaborate effectively with others;

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills.

·         Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen;

·         Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

·         Work closely with professional staff on special projects, including but not limited to: project management, tournament/event management, staff/program scheduling, program evaluations, and goal setting;

·         Implementation or creation of a concept of one new program as part of seasonal offerings;

·         Observe and assist facility management and concession operations;

·         Learn registration software system and assist with participant registrations, facility reservations and general inquiries;

·         Assist with planning, scheduling and implementation of park programs, leagues, special events, and more;

·         Support the marketing and promotion of the Parks and Recreation Department along with all programming, facilities and special events through various marketing strategies;

·         Spend time learning other areas of the Parks and Recreation Department such as cemetery operations, field maintenance, pool maintenance, customer relations, and more;

·         Act as the Summer Camp Director for a new, low cost/free camp; including hiring, planning and implementation.

Other duties as assigned.

Goals for the Internship:

·         Connecting students who exhibit passion for park and recreation programming with an opportunity to enhance the operation of our department.

·         Provide a creative opportunity for contributions to the current season and future planning.

·         Develop students with a wide range of park and recreation interests who ultimately feel more connected to all areas of park and recreation programming.

·         Apply strategies to integrate students into the organization to allow for maximum inclusion and productivity.

·         Ensure the development of students for the continued future growth and quality of the park and recreation workforce.