What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Operations and Recreation Intern position at Polk County, IA?
Salary : $16.00 Hourly
Location : Easter Lake - 2830 Easter Lake Dr. - Des Moines, IA
Job Type : Temporary / Seasonal
Job Number : C25-20I
Department : Polk County Conservation Board
Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit : N / A
Hours : TBD
Bargaining Unit : Not Applicable
Salary Grade : N / A
Location : Easter Lake - 2830 Easter Lake Dr.
Under the supervision of the Program and Outreach Coordinator, the Park Operations and Recreation Intern oversees seasonal Facility Attendant staff, management and maintenance of concession and equipment rental operations, creation and facilitation of public recreational programming, and other duties as assigned.
Illustrative Examples of Work
- Performs routine work pertinent to the subject area assigned, such as administration, natural resources, environmental education, community outreach, parks advocacy, parks planning, construction and maintenance, equestrian, and leisure services.
- Specific work assignments depend on the terms of the student's educational program and the unit to which the student is assigned. Examples of work to be performed in each division or area include :
Administration- data entry; meeting attendance and documentation; correspondence development; operating office equipment and computer software
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Training and Experience
Special Requirements
Polk County is committed to providing a diverse work environment that is representative, at all levels, of the citizens we serve. Equal opportunities are available to all applicants and current employees regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Polk County believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our success in serving and empowering our community and to our continued commitment to be one of the nation's most innovative public institutions.
Click below for a detailed overview of our benefits package.
WS7) Are you able to work weekends and holidays?
D1) Do you currently have a valid Iowa Drivers License?
D2) Do you have the ability to obtain / maintain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Iowa?
M3) We require a cover letter to be attached to your application. Have you attached your cover letter?
M2) We require a resume to be attached to your application. Have you attached your resume?
ED15) Are you currently certified in First Aid and CPR?
E24) Are you highly efficient with following Microsoft Office Suite programs? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
ED12) Please Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
M1) Are you 18 years of age or older?
WS9) How many hours per week would you like this internship to be?
Please let us know of any dates / weeks you will not be available to work during this internship due to vacations or other planned events?
D3) Do you have a clean driving record? (Select the option that applies)
E26) Are you knowledgeable in basic computer use, such as email, typing, using a mouse or touchpad, navigating to and around programs, and troubleshooting?
Required Question
Salary : $16
