Recreation Assistant - Intern

City of Brookings • Brookings, SD

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About The Position

Work with the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department staff to complete tasks, lead programs and events, attend meetings, and assist in certain divisions within the department while gaining well-rounded experience through the assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• Declared major/minor within the parks & recreation leisure services, physical education or related field of study or other related degree, with an approved educational institution.
• Valid driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

• Experience with recreation programming.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Experience in using social media

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist with various programs and events offered by the department which include but are not limited to youth programming, adult programming, special events, and nature programming.
• Create, oversee, and implement a new program/event in the intern’s division of choice as it fits the department’s needs and budget.
• Work with department supervisors to perform assigned tasks for each division and/or facility within the department.
• Prepare reports and other documents such as activity reports, promotional materials, and agenda items.
• Attend meetings associated with the department and affiliated groups; including, department staff meetings, and trainings.
• Maintain a work schedule that fits the department’s programs, events, and meeting needs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative planning and working relationships with other public and volunteer community agencies.
• Achieve public relations objectives through speaking engagements and the use of media.
• Shall perform other duties as assigned by the Recreation Manager or designated supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed