PARKS Seasonal Intern

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cobb County Government Parks internship program invites motivated students to explore the Parks, Recreation, and Leisure field across Recreation, Athletics, Arts, Operations, Tennis, Aquatics, Special Events, Natural Resources, Marketing, and more. Interns will gain practical experience, learn department operations, and develop leadership and communication skills.

The internship is seasonal, requires some nights and weekends, and pays $17.00 per hour for up to 40 hours/week for up to 12

Qualifications

• Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student or must have graduated within the last six months.
• Preferred knowledge of recreation policies and procedures, public relations, marketing, special events, and programming.
• Ability to prepare reports and to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and community boards.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with staff to learn about department initiatives and how their project/internship aligns with these initiatives.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; responds to inquiries from staff.
• Maintains attendance and punctuality within customary tolerances for this position.
• Duties may vary depending on the department the intern is assigned to.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Public relations

Marketing

Special events

Programming

Communication (oral and written)

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school senior/undergraduate/graduate student or graduated within last 6 months

Job description

The PARKS department is currently offering internships for highly motivated students interested in the Parks, Recreation, and Leisure field. This internship opportunity will give applicants a chance to work with in all the units of the department, which includes; Recreation, Athletics, Arts, Operations, Tennis, Aquatics, Special Events, Natural Resources, Marketing, and more!

The Internship Program Objective are to provide the student with the opportunity to:

• Gain the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their future careers.
• Gain practical experience in parks and recreation services.
• Gain an understanding of the roles, duties, and responsibilities of a full-time profession.
• To integrate theory and practice.
• To broaden their understanding of the leisure services profession.
• Enable the student to realize their own strengths and limitations.
• Gain experience in leadership, supervisory and administrative functions with a park, recreation, or leisure services organization.
• Gain an understanding and appreciation of the role, duties, and responsibilities of a full-time leisure services professional.
• Develop the student’s skills in various program areas; to increase their knowledge of the organization and administration of delivery in parks, recreation, and leisure services.
• Enable them to develop and improve interpersonal and human relations skills.

This position is required to work some nights and weekends.

Our paid internship positions are seasonal and will not exceed the starting rate of $17.00, at 40 hours a week, for a maximum of 12 weeks.

• Collaborates with staff to learn about department initiatives and how their project/internship aligns with these initiatives.
• Communicates effectively both verbally, in writing, and in presenting information. Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, and requests from other staff.
• Maintains attendance and punctuality within customary tolerances for this position.
• Duties may vary depending on the department the intern is assigned to.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student or must have graduated within the last six months.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants should have general knowledge of recreation policies and procedures, public relations, marketing, special events, and programming; ability to prepare reports; ability to communicate orally and written; deliver written and verbal instruction; work with diverse groups, community boards. Applicants must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with the public. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.