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$14/hour
The Mokena Community Park District is seeking an outgoing and enthusiastic intern. As an intern, you will be given the opportunity to learn various aspects of the Recreation Department along with hands-on experience in the fitness center, parks and maintenance, finance department, and marketing.
We are looking for interns for Summer 2024 and Fall 2024.
We are looking for interns for Summer 2024 and Fall 2024.
The Mokena Community Park District owns 256 acres of property, serves a region of over 20 square miles, and provides recreational services to a population of approximately 23,000 people. We have a recreation center, program center, splash park, dog park, disc golf course, and 21 park sites.
Skills/Education:
-Must be currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in recreation, leisure studies, or a related field
-Ability to deal with problems, and follow directions
-Organized and managed time effectively
-Able to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees, participants, and the public
-Strong problem-solving and communication skills
-Knowledge and ability to assist in planning, organizing or creating recreation programs and events
Job Duties:
-Supervise, plan, and evaluate programs, camps and events
-Assist in each department: Recreation, Parks, Finance, Fitness, and Administration
-Submit reports to the Superintendent and college/university as requested
-Assist in marketing and preparing the seasonal brochure
-Assists with program registrations and fitness center memberships
-Works all special events during the internship
-Perform other duties as assigned
Skills/Education:
-Must be currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in recreation, leisure studies, or a related field
-Ability to deal with problems, and follow directions
-Organized and managed time effectively
-Able to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees, participants, and the public
-Strong problem-solving and communication skills
-Knowledge and ability to assist in planning, organizing or creating recreation programs and events
Job Duties:
-Supervise, plan, and evaluate programs, camps and events
-Assist in each department: Recreation, Parks, Finance, Fitness, and Administration
-Submit reports to the Superintendent and college/university as requested
-Assist in marketing and preparing the seasonal brochure
-Assists with program registrations and fitness center memberships
-Works all special events during the internship
-Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
-CPR/AED Certified or obtain certification within 30 days
-Valid driver's license and provide own transportation
-Some evening and weekend work required
-Must pass a background check
Send a cover letter and resume to Kara Jelderks at kjelderks@mokenapark.com
-CPR/AED Certified or obtain certification within 30 days
-Valid driver's license and provide own transportation
-Some evening and weekend work required
-Must pass a background check
Send a cover letter and resume to Kara Jelderks at kjelderks@mokenapark.com
Mokena Community Park District
Contact
Kara Jelderks 708-390-2409 kjelderks@mokenapark.comClosing Date
Open Until Filled$15 - 16 / hour dependent upon qualifications
Job Duties Essential Functions:
- Will be responsible for compiling a complete inventory of all parks in the community.
- Will be the main point of contact for Men’s Summer Softball league. Attends to the weekly operational needs and statistical updates of softball league. Provides weekly updates to all teams and manages needs as they arise, including stocking first aid kits, ordering softballs and managing game protests.
- Assists in collection of sponsorships and donations for the department.
- Attends to the daily operational needs the Parks & Rec department, including multiple daily trips to locations for supplies and program evaluations, photos etc.
- Works ALL special events, including Memorial Day Procession, Unplug & Play, Lunch on the Lawn, Movies in the Park, Pool Special Events, July 4th, etc.
- Assists with program registrations and pass sales, including periods of intensive computer processing with custom registration system.
- Weekly visits to programs held at local parks, ensuring program quality. Programs are held at various locations.
- Assists with production of the seasonal program brochure and editing.
- Assists in management of social media marketing, specifically Facebook and Instagram.
- Performs any additional errands or duties as related to department needs. This may include purchasing candy or bottled water for July 4th, printer ink for the pool, organizing storage spaces, etc.
FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION IS ON OUR WEBSITE - https://www.villageofhinsdale.org/departments/human_resources/employment_opportunities.php
