POSITION: Leisure Services Intern

DEPARTMENT: Parks

WORK SCHEDULE: Varied; nights and weekends

SALARY: $16/Hour

STATUS: Open

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

DATES: Until filled; March-September (Start and end dates flexible)

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves a part-time leisure services intern for the St. Joseph County Parks Department, responsible for assisting with various programs, events, and recreational activities.

Responsibilities

Assist with leisure services programs, special events, and recreational activities including canoeing, kayaking, disc golf, fishing, archery, orienteering, and geocaching.

Assist with kiosk development, display, and brochure creation for use throughout the parks

Work in a team environment to plan, conduct, and evaluate public programs

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Must have adequate transportation to commute to work and between parks

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Education/Experience

Working toward (or possessing) a degree in Parks and Recreation, Outdoor Education, Recreation, Elementary Education, or related field preferred

Experience working with differing age groups preferred

Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to lift objects of 50lbs or more

Must be able to hike distances of a mile on trails of mixed terrain

Requires close and distant vision, color and depth perception, hearing, manual dexterity, and the ability to communicate effectively

Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions