Internship

Missouri Park and Recreation Association; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 292,000 - 364,000; Part time

Job summary

MISSOURI PARK AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION is offering an internship in Missouri for students in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism or related fields. The role provides a $7,200 stipend for 12 weeks ($15/hour) and involves assisting with legislative day activities, conference planning in Lake Ozark, and multiple MPRA events, plus membership and clerical support.

Anticipated start is December 14, 2026, through March 5, 2027.

Qualifications

• Requires studying Parks, Recreation and Tourism or related field.
• Ability to assist with legislative day planning and event logistics.
• Familiarity with membership processing and basic office tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Director with Legislative Action Day at the Missouri State Capitol in January.
• Support planning and execution of MPRA Annual Conference & Expo Feb 16–19, 2027 in Lake Ozark, MO (registration, meals, lodging provided).
• Assist with planning MPRA Spring events (AFO, CPSI, Maintenance Rodeos, etc.).
• Assist MPRA members with processing memberships and registrations using association software.
• Provide general clerical support (phones, minutes, research, filing, photocopying).
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Executive Director.

Skills

Legislative support

Event coordination

Education

Student in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism or related field

Job description

MISSOURI PARK AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION

August 2026

JOB TITLE: INTERNSHIP

SALARY RANGE: $7,200 Stipend / 12 Weeks ($15/hour)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Student of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism or closely related field of study

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Legislative – Assist the Executive Director with organizing and executing Legislative Action Day at the Missouri State Capitol in January.
• Event Planning – Assists with the planning and execution of the MPRA Annual Conference & Expo scheduled for February 16-19, 2027 - in Lake Ozark, MO. Registration, meals, and lodging provided.
• Assist with planning of other MPRA Spring Events including AFO, CPSI, Maintenance Rodeos, and more.
• Membership – Assist MPRA members with processing memberships, event registrations, and other activities using association management software.
• General Clerical – Infrequent. May include answering incoming telephone calls, drafting minutes, researching, filing, and photocopying.
• Other – Performs other duties and completes special projects assigned by the Executive Director

Position open until filled. Anticipated start date is December 14, 2026, through March 5, 2027.

With over 2,000 members from around the state, MPRA advocates the quality of life through effective use of parks and recreation opportunities, education, and resources. Learn more about what we have to offer our members at www.mopark.org.