What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern position at CHAMPAIGN PARK DISTRICT?
Job Details
Description
The Champaign Park District, invites college students (undergraduate and graduate) to apply for a meaningful semester internship experience. You will gain experience, network with professionals, and build your resume in our inviting, learning-focused program. Our professional staff will involve you in the daily operations and planning of your chosen area while developing your skills and abilities to prepare you for a career in a wide variety of disciplines.
At any given time, the following disciplines may be offering internship opportunities:
- Recreation (general or administration)
- Cultural Arts
- Douglass Community Center (administration and planning)
- Sports (youth, adult, or both)
- Tennis
- Aquatics
- Special Events
- Human Resources
- Risk Management
- Marketing
- Landscape Architecture
- Natural Areas
- Special Recreation
Only students seeking to do an internship for credit or graduation requirements from an accredited college or university will be considered.
Internship options are assigned based on your strengths, growth, and interest areas. District staff members are available to help you with resume and cover letter preparation, interviewing techniques, and your job search.
Internship rights and responsibilities of the Park District and Student:
- The internship will include actual work for the area in one or more of the disciplines listed above, however it is for training and educational purposes only.
- The internship experience will benefit the intern.
- Your position as an intern will not displace any employee of the Park District and will you work under the close supervision of a member of the existing staff.
- The Park District will not gain an advance from the activities of your work, again the experience is for your education.
- You are eligible to apply for positions with the Park District, however the internship experience does not entitle you to a position at the conclusion of your internship.
Qualifications
Salary : $15
