Parks and Recreation Intern

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.**