Recreation Internship- Summer 2020
Spend your summer gaining valuable experience in the parks and recreation field with a full-time internship at the Glenview Park District!
- Apply your academic knowledge to hands-on, real world situations
- Explore the diverse operations of the Glenview Park District
- Complete and present a special project to the Park District's leadership team
- Network with other recreation professionals
- Develop the skills necessary to be successful in your career
This 8-10 week position reports directly to the Superintendent of Leisure Services. Interns receive $10.50/hour to be paid on a biweekly basis.
Learning Objectives:
- Develop interpersonal and professional skills
- Gain exposure to the parks and recreation field
- Interact and work with elected officials
- Understand the breadth of what parks and recreation has to offer
- Learn what it means to work for a public sector
- Work with a variety of different management styles
Gain mentoring and training from full-time staff:
- Work directly under the Superintendent of Leisure Services, including weekly meetings
- Support multiple full-time staff members within the park district
- Job shadow for multiple positions within the park district
- Complete a post-internship evaluation with the Superintendent of Leisure services
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Facilitate and complete a major cumulative project (decided on by intern and Superintendent of Leisure Services) and present to the leadership team
- Act as a contributing staff member for the duration of the internship
- Serve as support staff to the leadership team
- Attend committee meetings
- Work across departments
Desired skills and qualifications:
- Must be a current college student
- Does not have to be a parks and recreation student, but a genuine interest in parks and recreation is a must
- Should have the ability to multitask and prioritize projects based on importance
- A willingness to learn is required
- Operate with a high level of professionalism
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Visit glenviewparks.org and click on 'Jobs' at the top of the page. Complete the online application under Jobs, Internships, Summer Intern.
Email delaney.haupert@glenviewparks.org with any questions.