Seasonal Parks & Recreation Intern: Events & Programs

Centerplacespokanevalley; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Internship offers hands-on experience applying classroom skills to real-world workloads. The 40-hour work week runs 11 weeks during Spring/Summer under the Recreation Coordinator, with opportunities to gain exposure to event planning, program development, and public communications.

Selected interns assist with events, registrations, budgeting, and marketing while interacting with staff, volunteers, and community members in a collaborative city department

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in college/university and receive course credits for an internship.
• Knowledge of recreation or physical education is desirable.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute special events and programs.
• Provide internal and external customer service.
• Assist with program registration and budgeting activities.
• Market and promote events and programs; communicate with staff and the public.

Skills

Event coordination

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

College enrollment with sophomore standing or above

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Internship offers hands-on experience applying classroom skills to real-world workloads. The 40-hour work week runs 11 weeks during Spring/Summer under the Recreation Coordinator, with opportunities to gain exposure to event planning, program development, and public communications.

Selected interns assist with events, registrations, budgeting, and marketing while interacting with staff, volunteers, and community members in a collaborative city department