Parks Leisure Services Intern-Summer

Location

South Bend, IN | United States

Job description

Opening Date: March 1, 2024 Closing Date: until filled

Salary: $15.50/hour

Department : Parks and Recreation

Location: St. Patrick’s County Park and/or Ferrettie/ Baugo Creek County Park

Status: Part-time, Seasonal

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Description:

Work with the Parks & Recreation, Leisure Services Manager and Supervisors to prepare and assist with programs, activities, and special events.

This position is seasonal, non-exempt and is covered under the Saint Joseph County Employee Policy Manual.

Hours: Approximately 10-15 hrs. a week

Shift Times: Vary, evenings and weekends required

May-August, 10 weeks (start and end dates flexible)

Essential Functions:

• Assists with planning, preparation, implementation and reporting of various leisure programs and activities including, but not limited to, canoeing, kayaking, disc golf, fishing, archery, and geocaching.

• Assists with planning and coordination of special projects. This includes but is not limited to; kiosk/display development, brochure/pamphlet development, and customer surveys.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates outdoor recreation programs for a variety of ages.
• Serves as liaison to outside groups to help coordinate activities and special events within St. Joseph County Parks.

• Provide park security services, checks in with rental groups, opens/closes the park facilities, enforces of park regulations, conflict resolution, crowd/traffic control, and customer service.
• Assist in marketing and advertising promotional activities for Leisure Services (ex. social media, direct mail and web).
• Help distribute marketing materials.
• May assist with some interpretive services activities such as day camps.
• Can be tailored for academic intern requirements.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Working towards (or possessing) a Baccalaureate Degree in Parks and Recreation, Outdoor Education, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Science, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Environmental Education, Interpretation, Elementary Education, or related field preferred.
•  Must have strong leadership and supervisory skills and promote teamwork concept. Ability to work well with others including volunteers.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and have excellent organizational skills.
• Must establish and maintain effective public relations at all levels.
• Must have adequate transportation and a valid Driver’s license.
• For-Hire Endorsement helpful
• Must be able to lead group instruction.
• Routine exposure to extreme levels of temperature, weather and physical activity
• First Aid and CPR certifications helpful.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, and Outlook required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings.
• Ability to learn other software programs.

 Ability to meet all employer hiring requirements, including passage of a drug screen.

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