Student Intern (Parks & Recreation)

The Sioux City Parks and Recreation department is seeking an enthusiastic Student Intern to work under general direction of the Recreation Coordinator(s). 

This fun internship will provide experience in many various facets of a Parks and Recreation Department. Most hours will be nights and weekends in outdoor environments. Some hours will be in an office setting to plan programming, help with social media and more. The internship will begin May 1, 2025.

The Student Intern performs a variety of tasks. Primary duties include overseeing and developing programs for recreation and special events, filling in when required at facilities around the Parks Department. 

The work is intended to supplement a student's classroom education by enhancing learning through training in a professional work environment, developing an awareness of common work habits and skill requirements expected by employers, and giving him or her practical hands-on experience in their chosen field of study. 

Students receive credits for completing work assignments and are compensated for their efforts. Students will work with experienced and skilled employees who will provide instruction, guidance, and appraisal of their work.

Work schedule can be determined upon hire. The internship may be extended through summer if funds and candidate are available.

Potential candidates for this position must be students in good standing enrolled at a local college or university as either a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior. 

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Cognitive Demands, Skills and Abilities:  Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive criticism; Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you, ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer), ability to see details at a distance, ability to identify and understand the speech of another person, ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
 
Job Knowledge:  Must have general knowledge, job skills and abilities associated with their particular work assignment; Good knowledge of the handling the public; ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines; ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
 
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication:  Ability to express oneself clearly both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the general public; Requires effective communication skills and the ability to provide assistance to customers (external and internal).  Requires the ability to write and speak clearly, distinctly and effectively with fellow employees and the general public; read in English and compare similarities and differences between words and series of numbers; apply common sense understanding to the work process, procedures, programs and services; and to provide and follow verbal and written instructions.
 
Physical Requirements:  Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds. Good physical condition.
 
Work Environment:  Work may be performed inside a typical inside office environment with appropriate heating and cooling or in outdoor field conditions, which include varying weather conditions, occupational or environmental hazards typically associated with general public contact, and varying street level noises; and touring work sites that are in various stages of development.

Salary : $9 - $20