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Recreation Management Intern

City Of Treasure Island

Recreation Management Intern

Saint Petersburg, FL
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    March 2015 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT City of Treasure Island, Florida TITLE OFPOSITION: Recreation Management Intern VACANCY DATE: Summer/Fall Semester STIPEND: $2,500 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled JOB DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Interns work under the general supervision of the Assistant Recreation Director. Hours can be flexible to accommodate a class schedule. Work requires the exercise of initiative, independent judgment, and general skills in public administrative functions. Work involves high level analytical skill, organization and communication. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Master Park Plan: Assist with planning and coordinating the drafting of the Citys first Master Park Plan. a. Conduct an inventory of the Citys recreational areas and facilities b. Perform research, compile data and identify emerging trends for the purpose of developing the Citys Master Park Plan. c. Design and implement the engagement process to identify stakeholder priorities. d. Attend and assist with Master Park Planning engagement meetings, focus groups, workshops and surveys. 2. Engagement Report: Prepare a final report with the results of the Master Park Planning engagement process that prioritizes needs and recognizes emerging trends and organizational capacities. 3. Other analytical/research and support of the Assistant Recreation Director and Recreation Department. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES. - Knowledge and experience in the field of recreation and public administration. - Ability to instruct and lead group activities. - Ability to demonstrate initiative and willingness to learn. - Knowledge of basic public administration and recreation terminology and principles. - Ability to apply such knowledge to work problems. - Ability to perform work on a computer, and to enter, access and retrieve data from various software programs, in particular Microsoft word and excel. - Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. March 2015 - Great attention to detail. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. - Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. - Demonstrate passion for local government work. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors Degree in Recreation Management, Leisure Studies, Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Business Administration and or related field. Currently enrolled in an accredited MS/MA program, preferably an MPA or MURP program. GIS Experience preferred LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Valid Florida Driver's License. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: - Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrections) - Acceptable hearing (with or without aid) - Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. - Ability to access input and retrieves information from a computer. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: - Works primarily in an inside office environment, but is expected to do some work outside at facilities and recreational areas. (Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

  • Industry
    Government Administration