Intern - Parks and Recreation

Job Description

Job Description

Intern - Parks and Recreation

Campbell County Parks and Recreation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our community members through our parks and recreation programs. Our mission is to provide accessible resources, engaging programs, and beautiful recreational spaces for individuals and families. We are looking for a passionate and motivated intern to support our team and gain valuable experience in public service.

We are actively recruiting motivated and enthusiastic interns to join our team. CEQL Interns will gain hands-on experience in various daily operations, including programming, and outreach. CEQL Interns, will work closely with Recreation Coordinators to assist with various projects and initiatives. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in community recreation programs.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must be enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate program in a related field.

Additional consideration will be given to those needing to fulfill school internship requirements.

Time Commitment

This is a paid internship up to 10 hours per week for approximately 16 weeks.

Core Skill Sets

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Skilled in analytical research, problem solving, and decision-making.
• Comfortable engaging with the public and business community on a regular basis.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop strategies for engagement.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent technical skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Understanding of social media and emerging technology; must be well versed in social media best marketing practices.
• Understanding of basic social media analytic measurements

• Assist in the creation and implementation of marketing campaigns to promote Campbell County parks, as well as recreational programs and events.
• Develop engaging content for social media platforms, newsletters, and other communication channels.
• Support the design and distribution of marketing materials such as flyers, brochures, and posters.
• Collaborate with the marketing assistant to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all platforms.
• Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of program effectiveness, collecting feedback from participants.
• Assist Parks and Recreation staff with outreach events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Projects

This position will require a special project that will be worked on throughout the internship, in addition to general tasks.

Options for the special project may include:

• Marketing Contest;
• Video series (Sponsorship Promotion project);
• Social Media photo series; or
• In-person marketing events (ex. half time presentations at league soccer games).

Other Skills and Abilities

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Tact, poise, and resourcefulness in dealing with the public.
• Ability to learn various computer software programs.
• Physical ability to perform basic administrative tasks.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift more than 25 pounds & work outside in all types of weather conditions and in uncomfortable conditions