Recreation Intern: Park Programs & Community Impact

Champaign-Park-District; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Champaign Park District is offering a Recreation Intern position to gain hands-on experience in public recreation. You will rotate through multiple departments to build a foundation in recreation management and complete a capstone project aligned with your academic goals.

Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and delivering programs, assisting with marketing materials, and engaging with patrons to improve community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in college or university in a recreation-related field.
• Available for 10 to 12 weeks and up to 40 hours per week.
• Must be completing internship for academic credit or graduation requirement.
• Must be able to pass background check and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering programs and events across departments.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and planning sessions to gain operational insight.
• Support development of marketing and outreach materials and customer service with patrons.
• Complete capstone project aligning with academic goals and present findings.
• Follow safety and confidentiality policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

College student in related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Champaign Park District is offering a Recreation Intern position to gain hands-on experience in public recreation. You will rotate through multiple departments to build a foundation in recreation management and complete a capstone project aligned with your academic goals.

Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and delivering programs, assisting with marketing materials, and engaging with patrons to improve community engagement.