Parks & Recreation Intern - 2025 Summer

The City of Ankeny is seeking a highly motivated, energetic parks and recreation or sports management student to complete an internship with the City's Parks and Recreation Department. Ankeny is a young, vibrant and growing community of over 70,000 people. It is located 15 miles north of Des Moines.
 
The intern will be involved in all aspects of the Parks and Recreation Department. This position will run from May - August for approximately 13 weeks, taking into consideration school internship requirements and dates.  The intern must complete 40 hours/week and is expected to work hours that encompass days, nights and weekends when needed.
 
The compensation rate is $17 per hour.
 
Individuals interested should submit an online application at www.ankenyiowa.gov and attach a cover letter and resume no later than Monday, February 10, 2025. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
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• Assist and or lead the development of recreation, cultural and special event programming. 
• Assist with front desk operations and customer service center. 
• Work with staff on special projects, including but not limited to: fundraising, project management, tournament/event management, program evaluations, and goal setting. 
• Develop 3-5 new programs that are "turn-key" and ready for implementation. 
• Supervise and train seasonal staff. 
• Develop press releases, flyers and other promotional material for distribution. 
• Work in a variety of department functions, including: programming, customer service, aquatics, special events, sports complex, and golf course.

 All applicants will be considered; however, preference will be given to current students of Parks and Recreation, Sports Management or a related field.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor/outdoor settings will vary with task.
• Must be adaptive to all weather conditions.

Salary : $17