Description

The Elk River Recreation department is seeking a Recreation Intern who will be responsible for assisting with a variety of community events/programs, and with the preparation work for these events/programs. Learn how programs are developed and implemented and work together with recreation staff to develop your skills in general management of recreation facilities and programs. Must be a current student working toward a bachelor's degree in a recreation field. Must be available to work full time (up to 40 hours/week) from May-August, primarily days and evenings, minimal weekends.

May be eligible for Earned Sick and Safe Time upon qualification for this benefit.2025 Salary range is $17-20/hr. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.If you require accommodation with the application process, call 763.635.1000 and ask for Human Resources.The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Recreation Intern Position Description

Department: Business Services

Immediate Supervisor: Recreation Coordinator(s)

Pay Grade: $17-$20/hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Last Updated: 1/2023

Positions Supervised:May be responsible for work direction of other part-time staff and participants.

Position Summary:The Recreation Intern is responsible for assisting with a variety of community events/programs, and with the preparation work for these events/programs. Availability to work full time (up to 40 hours/week) from May-August.

Essential Functions

• Assists with event coordination.

• Communicates with event vendors, volunteers, and attendees.

• Confirms event/program details.

• Informs supervisory staff of any concerns or issues involving staff, participants, or community individuals.

• Works together with individuals in an effective and efficient manner on Parks and Recreation programs using all forms of medium (i.e. phone, in-person, email).

• Provides positive customer service.

• Utilizes problem solving skills to resolve any issues, concerns, or complaints.

• Assists in preparation and implementation.

• Participates in recordkeeping, report completion, and evaluation.

• Promotes events/programs.

• Acquires event/program supplies.

• Assesses facility and program equipment and inventory.

• Orders supplies, creates signage, and assists with event/program set-up and tear-down.

• Performs other essential job duties.

• Leads or assists with light maintenance.

• Administers basic first aid or contacts appropriate officials for more severe situations.

• Participates in safety training and follows all safety policies.

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and efficient manner.

• Ability to work as a team member.

• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions, including safety rules.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups.

• Ability to project enthusiasm.

• Ability to be patient in stressful situations.

• Ability to work during the daytime, evening, weekend or on holidays

Minimum Qualifications

• Current student working toward a bachelor’s degree in a recreation related field.

• Experience through employment or volunteering coordinating events/programs.

• Previous customer service experience.

• Ability to relate to both youth and adults.

• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

• Must be able to socially, physically and mentally perform all essential position functions in the working conditions as described.

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.

• Valid driver’s license or ability to get to program sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with a parks and recreation agency or related field.

• Coursework towards or degree in Parks and Recreation or related field.

• Knowledge of Elk River Parks & Recreation Department and its programs.

• Experience coordinating logistics of community recreational events/programs through employment or volunteering.

• CPR/First Aid/AED Certified

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and operate a computer.

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, run, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distant vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Working Conditions

Working conditions may include both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor weather conditions may include sun, rain, wind, humidity, high and low temperatures, snow and other natural weather conditions. Program participants may range in age from infant to older adults, with group sizes ranging from 4 to 4,000 or more.

Position Specific Expectations

• Communication: Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors’ message to a variety of communication settings and styles.

• Attention to Detail: Able to find errors in work and solve problems; anticipates issues and performs at a high level of accuracy; sets up systems to ensure errors are not repeated.

• Accountability: Follows through on commitments; focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the work shift; takes responsibilities for actions both as an individual and on behalf of the organization; actions and words are in sync; follows all policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality; is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts.

• Sound Judgment: Able to make a decision based on the right mixture of facts; determines a course of action after weighing and analyzing different options.

City ExpectationsWe are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging, and productive environment with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance, and relationships.

This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is within the City of Elk River’s discretion to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time.This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment.Qualifications

Education

Required

• Some college or better

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Valid Driver's License

Experience

Required

• Previous customer service experience.

• Experience through employment or volunteering coordinating events/programs.