Senior Recreation Center Internship

The City of Urbandale is seeking an individual for the Summer 2023 Senior Recreation Center Intern position. Urbandale is a progressive and growing community of over 45,000 people. It is a suburb of Des Moines, located on northwest side, and is nestled between West Des Moines, Clive and Johnston.

We believe the internship should be a well-rounded, comprehensive experience that gives the student an opportunity to learn about all aspects of the recreation and leisure services. We understand that the intern may need to complete a minimum of 40 hours/week for 14 weeks (or equivalent) this Internship is from mid-May, 2023 through mid-August 2023.

• Develop and implement a special project focusing on technology education for seniors from beginning to end using all elements of program planning to successfully complete the project.
• Assist as needed in the office developing phone etiquette, filing, record keeping and answering customer inquiries.
• Assist with public relations and promotions of department programs and activities including press releases, coordinating media coverage, developing customer friendly operating procedures, designing program fliers and elements of program marketing and assisting with developing the seasonal program guide.
• Create and implement three new programs, primarily for seniors, likely with a focus on technology education and fluency.
• Attend board meetings, staff meetings, and council meetings. Review budget procedures, contract management and other administrative duties.
• Assist with recreation programs (development, coordination, scheduling, supervision and customer satisfaction.) Programming includes education, sports & recreation, day trips, social, cards & games, gardening, technology, fitness, and more. Some crossover to youth and adult activities will also be available.

• This internship is open to students pursuing a degree in recreation, leisure services, sports management or related field.
• Must be 21 years of age and have valid driver's license.

There is one (1) opening available for the Summer 2023 internship. Applications selected will be invited to participate in the oral interview process. Internship would run approximately Middle of May, 2023 to the Middle of August, 2023.

For more information, please contact Carissa Williams at the Urbandale Senior Recreation Center, 7305 Aurora Ave., Urbandale, IA 50322. 515) 331-6851. cwilliams@urbandale.org

Post-offer/pre-employment background / motor vehicle report check and drug test are required.

The City of Urbandale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons with disabilities must submit requests for ADA accommodations to the Human Resources Department, in writing, prior to the application deadline.Employment Type: Seasonal