{"id":37992,"date":"2021-03-04T12:36:15","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T20:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=37992"},"modified":"2021-03-04T12:36:18","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T20:36:18","slug":"internship-community-recreation-parks-and-recreation-services-tacoma-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/internship-community-recreation-parks-and-recreation-services-tacoma-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Internship: Community Recreation, Parks and Recreation Services (Tacoma, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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$14.00 Hourly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Tacoma, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Extra Hire<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Parks and Recreation Services<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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21 – parks intern<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Apply Here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/piercecountywa\/jobs\/2996721\/community-recreation-internship<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Applicants that apply before\u00a0<\/strong>March 14th, 2021\u00a0<\/strong>will receive\u00a0first consideration.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

This position does not have benefits.<\/strong>
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The Parks Department<\/strong>
\nPierce County Parks manages over 5,000 acres of open space, trails, developed and undeveloped parks. \u00a0We provide recreational programs and community gathering spaces. The department consists of three divisions: \u00a0Parks and Recreation, Administrative Services and Resource Stewardship. Our mission is to be a leader in creating livable communities by providing opportunities for people to connect with nature, learn about sustainable practices, live healthy lifestyles, and enjoy vibrant community spaces.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the Pierce County Parks Department<\/a><\/p>\n

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.<\/strong><\/p>\n

POSITION SUMMARY:<\/strong>
\nThe student will report directly to a Recreation Supervisor. He\/she will gain knowledge in planning, coordinating and administering activities in all components of the department. Specific activities will be determined depending on the internship start dates. Examples may include: youth sports, day camps, environmental education, leisure classes, special events, volunteer service, inclusive programs and camps, fun runs\/walks, facility booking\/scheduling, developing partnerships, and the basics of sponsorships\/fundraising. The intern’s culminating summer project will be the planning and execution of the Come Fly a Kite Days and having key roles in the events hosted at Chambers Creek Regional Park. In addition, the student will learn the day to day operations of the Parks Department. The internship will begin in early June and with a maximum of 280 paid hours.<\/p>\n

COVID: We are committed to ensuring our employee\u2019s safety and are adhering to all current Governor\u2019s guidelines.<\/p>\n

QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong>
\nThe student will be required to complete a job application and background check before the specific internship guidelines, duties, and goals for the internship experience are developed and agreed upon by the student, University Advisor and our department.<\/p>\n

Recruiting Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n