Summer 2024 Student Intern - Recreation Department

Location

O Fallon, MO | United States

Job description

The City of O'Fallon is looking for a Student Recreation Intern for the spring/summer of 2024. This opportunity is designed to provide knowledge and experience in working in the Recreation field within municipal government operations. The position plays an important role in performing administrative and technical work in the analysis and development of programs, services, systems, policies and procedures. Our Recreation Interns earn $14.40 hourly.

We're looking for someone who has the desire to use their knowledge of recreational programming to assist in evaluating and planning programming at the Renaud Center.  This person should be enrolled in a college or university in the final year of a program leading to a degree in recreation or a closely related field. An accredited program is preferred. He or she should also have the flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends.

As a Student Recreation Intern, your duties and responsibilities will include :

• Assist ing in the development of short- and long-range plans; including, gather ing , interpret ing , and prepar ing data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinat ing activities with other departments and agencies, as needed.
• Plan ning a career in a field th at studies problems and procedures such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, or cost analysis.
• Review ing and evaluat ing programs and services to determine how well they meet the mission of the Renaud Center . This includes organizing and documenting results of studies and preparing recommendations for the implementation of new systems, procedures or organizational changes.
• Analyzing data gathered and developing information to present to others, including supervisors, boards, commissions and the general public .
• Preparing recommendations regarding proposals for programs, grants, services, budget, equipment, etc.
• Develop ing or updat ing functional or operational manuals outlining established methods of performing work in accordance with organizational policy.
• Investigat ing and follow ing -up on citizen requests for service, complaints, and requests for information, as assigned.
• Attend ing meetings, seminars, and workshops related to administrative duties and responsibilities.

Could this be the opportunity for you?  We are seeking employees who: 

• Exhibit self-motivation by always looking for ways to improve their knowledge and skills 
• Show great respect for others and their property 
• Get great satisfaction from contributing to what makes O'Fallon such a great place to live! 

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled in a program of study related to the recreation industry
• Possess a valid driver's license

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Salary

$14.4 per hour