What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern position at Town of Huntersville?
The Town of Huntersville Internship Program intends to create structured, “real-world” opportunities for students that align with departmental activities and provide meaningful experiences for participants. The program’s goal is to introduce participants to the workplace, build skills and knowledge related to the participants’ area of interest, and create interest in local government careers.
Internship opportunities are open for the Parks and Recreation and Town Administration (Town Clerk) departments.
Parks and Recreation – Rotate through department areas (athletics, recreation, special events, park operations, and administration).
Town Administration/Clerk - Assist in updating and creating presentation materials for town historical data including reviewing, analyzing, and transcribing historical documents.
Please note this is a summer internship program with anticipated minimum of 20 hours per week, which will start in June and end mid-August. The following duties are those considered most essential to the position. This does not preclude the delegation of other duties considered as necessary by management to successfully complete an assignment or project.
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a preference for degrees in Public Administration, Parks and Recreation, History, or similar.
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina preferred.This position’s physical requirements involve light to medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required; hearing, lifting, balancing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and/or walking.
Work has minimal exposure to environmental conditions. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office with computer printers, light traffic).
The Town of Huntersville is committed to providing equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), gender, national origin, religion, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Huntersville will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources staff.
Internship opportunities are open for the Parks and Recreation and Town Administration (Town Clerk) departments.
Parks and Recreation – Rotate through department areas (athletics, recreation, special events, park operations, and administration).
Town Administration/Clerk - Assist in updating and creating presentation materials for town historical data including reviewing, analyzing, and transcribing historical documents.
Please note this is a summer internship program with anticipated minimum of 20 hours per week, which will start in June and end mid-August. The following duties are those considered most essential to the position. This does not preclude the delegation of other duties considered as necessary by management to successfully complete an assignment or project.
- Participates in a variety of departmental activities to learn all aspects of the department.
- Attends a variety of meetings to observe project development, professional interaction, and public engagement.
- Develops and completes a project or be closely involved with a project that links to the intern’s area of study or interest.
- Performs administrative duties to include preparing, typing and proofing emails and documents, scanning, filing correspondence and other program related forms.
- Assists with screening calls and inquiries; obtains and shares information; and/or directs visitors, emails, or transfers calls to appropriate staff or department.
- Assists in the marketing of programs, information, and events, including social media, booklets, flyers, and other media outlets.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a preference for degrees in Public Administration, Parks and Recreation, History, or similar.
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina preferred.This position’s physical requirements involve light to medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required; hearing, lifting, balancing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and/or walking.
Work has minimal exposure to environmental conditions. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office with computer printers, light traffic).
The Town of Huntersville is committed to providing equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), gender, national origin, religion, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Huntersville will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources staff.
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