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Internship Opportunities

Fall/Spring or Summer

Overview

This internship is for college students interested in the professional field of Parks & Recreation management. Interns will be involved in all aspects of our Parks & Recreation Department. Students will gain valuable experience in a variety of different areas. This opportunity is intended to augment or coincide with a student's program of study. Internships begin in August / September, January or May / June.

Responsibilities

Will work directly with the Director of Parks & Recreation in the management / implementation of the following (but not limited to): management of parks maintenance projects & staff, management of recreation programs, management of volunteer recreation concession stand, management of recreation employees / volunteers, coordination of rental agreements for fields & facilities, management of DeWitt Aquatic Center, working with Aquatic Center staff and the learn to swim program, assist with management of DeWitt Fitness Center, assist with various fitness / recreation programs, work with use of the DeWitt Community Center, prepare for special events / projects, assist with budget preparation, help prepare for future recreation programs & various other projects & assignments.

Qualifications

Intern must possess: Excellent organizational skills, excellent oral & written communication skills, ability to handle multiple tasks at once, excellent customer service skills, must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, the ability to work with Microsoft Publisher a plus.

Time Commitment

Full Time – up to 40 hours per week (hours will vary). The intern position is non-paid. The City will make every attempt to work with the intern and their educational institution to adapt the City's intern program so that it can be on a for-credit basis.

The intern may have opportunities for various paid management positions throughout the semester. Dress code is business casual.

Interested applicants should email a copy of your resume, cover letter & 3 letters of support to:

DeWitt Parks & Recreation
Attn: Kevin Lake, Director
900 14th Street DeWitt, IA 52742
Phone: 563-659-5127
Fax: 563-659-8106
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    • Flag Football
    • Basketball
    • Daddy Daughter Date Night
    • Tennis
    • Missoula Children’s Theatre
    • Mother Son Date Night
    • Private Swim Instruction
    • Pitch, Hit & Run
    • Tae Kwon Do
    • Tumbling
    • Youth Baseball & Softball
    • Youth Soccer
    • Volleyball
    • Youth Golf Clinic
      • Youth Golf Clinic
  • Forms
  • Register
  • Current Game Schedules
  • Volunteer
  • DeWitt Crossroads Adult Triathlon
  • DeWitt Crossroads Youth Triathlon
  • Internships
  • Live Healthy Iowa Track Championships
  • Social Distance Activities

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