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Parks and Recreation Intern

City of Brainerd
Job Description
The City of Brainerd's Parks and Recreation department is hiring for two temporary/seasonal Parks and Recreation Interns. 

Primary duties are to assist the Recreation Coordinator in concessions, park maintenance and beautification projects, adult program supervision, special event coordination/facilitation/supervision, and weekend tournament maintenance.

Essential Functions:
  • Must be available as assigned/needed 40 hours each week including evenings and some weekends.
  • Assignments may include Concessions, Program Supervision, Special Event facilitation, Weekend Tournament Maintenance and/or site supervision.
Examples of duties may include:
  • Plan, organize, implement and evaluate a wide variety of activities, special events and projects
  • Supervise program, seasonal and volunteer staff
  • Develop initiatives for the Parks and Recreation Department
  • Lead activities and fill in for staff when necessary
  • Perform departmental tasks, including registration and reservations, answering phone, staffing front counter, monitoring programs, and stocking concession stands.
  • Attend weekly staff meeting
  • Other duties as assigned or apparent
Minimum requirements:
  • Ideal candidates are those majoring in Parks and Recreation Administration or related field
  • A valid MN driver's license
  • Knowledge of recreation programs and activities including baseball, softball, soccer and volleyball rules, and ability to instruct in these areas
  • Must be able to work the entire summer from mid-May through mid-August
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule
  • Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs.
Desirable qualifications:
  • Applicants should be computer savvy, ambitious, and eager to learn
  • Ability to work with people of all ages and abilities

Starting pay is $12 - $14 per hour DOQ.

This is an internship (temporary) position between mid-May through mid-August.  Work schedule will vary, including days, evenings and weekends and a minimum of 40 hours per week. 

To apply: Please go to our website here and fill out the online application.
**First review of applications will occur March 5, 2021.**

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