Bend Park and Recreation District: Outreach Intern

Nature Connect Central Oregon; Bend (OR); Hybrid; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking an enthusiastic intern to support various outreach activities, including a youth camp for BIPOC kids. The role involves assisting in program facilitation, outdoor recreation, and community engagement. Ideal candidates should love connecting with children, and conversational Spanish is preferred. This internship offers flexible hours with a more demanding schedule in July during camp activities.

Qualifications

• A love for connecting with people of all ages, especially kids.
• Conversational Spanish is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with outreach activities for BIPOC youth camp.
• Support programs like Movies in the Park and Fun on the Fly.
• Receive training in program planning and facilitation.

Skills

Program facilitation

Community outreach

Communication

Outdoor recreation

Job description

BPRD’s mission is to strengthen community vitality and foster healthy, enriched lifestyles by providing exceptional park and recreation services. The outreach team works to cultivate inclusiveness and support BPRD’s commitment to equity.

A typical day…

This position will help with a variety of outreach activities, including supporting Discover the Outdoors, a camp for BIPOC kids, ages 10-15 that provides introductory experiences to the outdoors. Each day campers explore new places and try new activities like rock climbing, water activities, and more. Other days, the intern will support programs like Movies in the Park and Fun on the Fly.

Skills learned…

The Intern will receive training in program facilitation, outdoor recreation, community outreach, communication, and program planning. The intern will have opportunities to work directly with programs, as well as help behind the scenes.

Schedule and other details…

The schedule for this position varies, with longer weeks (30-35 hours/week) in July during Discover the Outdoor Camp, and shorter weeks (5-10 hours/week) in August. Ideally, the intern will be available on Friday evenings in August to support Movies in the Park.

Job requirements…

A love for connecting with people of all ages, especially kids, is needed for this position. Conversational Spanish is also highly preferred.

The team…

This position will work closely with the BPRD’s Latino Community Outreach Coordinator, Eddie Campos, and will also have opportunities to connect with other BPRD departments.