Recreation Intern- Marketing, Events, & Programming

*This posting has been amended*

About Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove is a forward-thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 70,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 250 benefit-earning employees, 500 part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation, and many other important public services to a growing community. 

The Position 

The City of Maple Grove is seeking a Recreation Intern- Marketing, Events, & Programming! This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the Parks & Recreation field while working with a very active and growing community. The Recreation intern will assist the Parks & Recreation Department staff with various programs, including special events, farmers' markets, athletics, and social media marketing. As the Recreation Intern, you will learn about the day-to-day operations of the Parks & Rec Department, assist in the planning and executing special events, interact with community members, and further your experience in the parks & recreation field. You will be challenged to assist with planning, supervising, marketing, and evaluating various recreation programs, as well as promoting programs and events through social media. This internship is an outstanding opportunity to further yourself professionally and gain valuable experience; come and join our growing and diverse community! 

• Learn basic department operations.
• Planning, supervising, and evaluating recreation programs and events.
• Marketing, public relations, and promotion of programs and events through social media & other marketing avenues.
• Assist with planning and executing special events, including Maple Grove Days (July 16-19), and a youth day camp (Aug 4-6).
• Farmers’ market day of coordination (Thursday evenings).
• Organize components of the Juneteenth Celebration (June 19).
• Help coordinate the Town Green Summer Concert Series.
• Support athletic programming and tournaments (May 31 & June 7).
• Provide information and assistance to customers, activity participants, and City staff, both in person and in writing.
• Respond to questions, complaints, and emergency situations; take appropriate courses of action.
• Coordinates efforts to ensure the City of Maple Grove is an equitable, inclusive, and respectful organization and supports the City’s mission, vision, and core values. 
• Demonstrates ability to understand and respect the diversity of customers and co-workers, effectively communicating with individuals whose first language may be one other than English. 

Ability to:

• Be creative
• Problem solve
• Have attention to detail
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Need to have: 

• 18 Years Old
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one. 
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• A recent graduate of or enrollment in a Parks and Recreation college curriculum or related field – including but not limited to: Sport Management, Communications, Marketing, Education

Nice to have: 

• Recent completion/near completion of a college degree in parks & recreation, event management, marketing, or tourism (or related field). 
• Previous event management experience
• Previous customer service experience. 

Environmental Conditions:
 Ability to work in both office and outdoor environments. Exposure to all weather conditions and may require travel to various locations within the city. 
 
Physical Conditions:
 Physically able to sit and stand for long periods of time, and able lift and team lift for set up and take down of various events.  

Salary : $17 - $20