What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal - Community Outreach Intern - PRPL Administration position at City of Billings?
1 Position
$20.00/hour
Position runs from May 1st until September 1st. Must be at least 18 years old. Applicants must possess excellent communication skills and strong leadership skills. This position is responsible for assisting the Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator in the management and coordination of the Amend Park Community Garden; coordination of volunteer projects, events and/or other specialized interest areas. Has frequent interaction with staff, co-workers, community members, community gardeners and customers to provide general procedures and oversight.
Community Gardens: Oversee general garden appearance and to ensure safety at sites. Ensure regular maintenance at the community garden site including landscaping, irrigation, and weeding common areas. Assist Leadership Team in identifying and responding to plot abandonments and neglect. Train garden leadership and community gardeners on maintenance activities. Support garden workdays and community building events as needed. Support Gardener’s Market stand when produce is sold for community garden fundraising. Maintain organized garden records and provide timely email communications with gardeners, staff, and general public.
Volunteer Projects and Events: Provides safety trainings to volunteer groups and individuals. Supervises volunteers on assigned projects according to established volunteer policies and protocols. Assists staff with setting up events and projects; moving related equipment. Assist with updating program database and reports.
Community Awareness and Marketing: Assists staff with implementation of media plans and community awareness campaigns, including print/digital media. Photograph programs and events to promote Parks and Recreation programs.
Recreation Programming: Assist in the coordination, and implementation of recreation programs and special events. Work alongside program staff during on-field programs and events.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Must be excellent role model, positive, creative, safety-conscious, and possess a willingness to learn.
Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word computer programs.
Basic knowledge of various social media platforms.
This position is required to work a flexible schedule to include occasional evenings and weekends based upon program demands.
Must be able to work in independently with minimal supervision.
This position may be used as an internship for college credit.
A working knowledge of gardening or other horticultural/sustainable farming practices highly desirable.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 35 lbs. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 75 lbs. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity. Employee will work in both an office environment as well as an outdoor environment. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions including extended exposure to sun.
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