JobDescription


Job No:	126	Band / Level:	VARIABLE - Grade 1
FSLA Status:	Non-Exempt	FT / PT / Seasonal:	Part-Time


Positions for Job 126
Position		Department	Cost Center	Reports To
Intern, Parks & Recreation	340	Parks and Recreation Services	Parks and Rec Administration 5010	Assistant Director, Parks & Recreation	429

Summary

The intern will work under the direction of the Assistant Director, Parks & Recreation in a program that provides the opportunity to gain experience in planning, organizing, leading and evaluating various recreational programs. The intern will be responsible for developing one program/event as a special project which includes planning, organizing, implementing and presenting for evaluation. The type and scope of the project will be determined with the assistance of a division manager. The intern will be exposed to the operations of the entire department and receive assignments from the various divisions which include the community centers, aquatics, soccer complex, farmer's market, golf courses, arboretum, farmstead, events and arts. If the intern has a specific area of focus, they will be assigned to that division for the duration of their internship.

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, organizes, implements and presents a special program/event for evaluation. The type and scope of the program/event will be determined with the assistance of the division manager. Learns and follows policies and procedures concerning program and event planning, coordination, implementation and marketing.

Prepares a variety of reports and other documents such as operating, activity and statistical reports, promotional materials and agenda items.

Intern will be exposed to the departments operations and will receive assignments or assist with special events/programs at the community center, aquatics, soccer complex, farmers market, golf courses, arboretum, farmstead, events and arts.

Attends departmental meetings.

Learn departmental policies and operations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

General Qualifications

EDUCATION & SPECIAL LICENSE (S)/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in parks and recreation management, kinesiology, exercise science, sports management, leisure studies, or a related field.

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Must have and maintain an insurable driving record.

EXPERIENCE:

No experience required.

SKILLS:

Attention to detail.

Basic math and accounting skills.

Working knowledge of computer software applications such as spreadsheets and word-processing.

Facilitation skills, including curriculum/agenda development, marketing skills, ability to help groups focus, ability to use group decision-making to gain commitment, and/or ability to encourage participation.

Human Relations/Interpersonal skills.

Project management skills, including organization, coordination of duties, and/or accomplishment of goals.

Working knowledge of public sector administration.

Time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.

Written and oral communication skills.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to meet deadlines.

Diplomacy and judgment.

Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Ability to read and comprehend federal, state, and local policies and regulations.

Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to work in a hectic environment with many interruptions.

Ability to learn and understand PC software applications.

Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.

Alphanumeric recognition.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to reach, stand, crawl, bend, stoop, climb, push, and pull.

Hand and eye coordination adequate to input information into a computer.

Ability to make and receive phone calls.

Ability to distinguish smells.

Exposure to extreme temperatures.

Ability to operate City vehicles.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):

None.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by interns within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of interns assigned to this job.