Seasonal Parks & Recreation Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Cobb County Government Parks department is offering paid internships for students pursuing Parks, Recreation, and Leisure fields. Interns will rotate through Recreation, Athletics, Arts, Operations, Tennis, Aquatics, Special Events, Natural Resources, Marketing, and more, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to a full-time park professional environment.

Qualified students must be high school seniors or college graduates within the last six months; the role requires some nights/weekends

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.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but may involve some lifting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with staff to learn about department initiatives and how their project 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.

Skills

Public relations

Marketing

Special events

Programming

Report writing

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

High school senior

Job description

The Cobb County Government Parks department is offering paid internships for students pursuing Parks, Recreation, and Leisure fields. Interns will rotate through Recreation, Athletics, Arts, Operations, Tennis, Aquatics, Special Events, Natural Resources, Marketing, and more, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to a full-time park professional environment.

Qualified students must be high school seniors or college graduates within the last six months; the role requires some nights/weekends