Deerfield Beach, FL - Recreation Internship

City of Deerfield Beach, Florida
Parks and Recreation Department
Job Description

College Internship
Parks and Recreation Administration

Essential Duties:
1. Assists in the planning, organization and implementation of a wide variety of
Special projects and activities within the Parks & Recreation Department

2. Assists in the supervision of programs, part-time/seasonal and volunteer staff.

3. Maintains positive public relations with all participants and staff

4. Assists in the departmental tasks including report writing and record keeping

5. Attends departmental meetings

6. Completes special projects assigned by the Assistant Director, Director and/or their designee that cover all aspects of a municipal parks and recreation department

7. Work primarily follows a routine daily schedule with attendance at weekend and
evening events required occasionally

8. Completion of one departmental project (chosen by the student with input from
university advisor and agency supervisor)

9. Communicates regularly with agency supervisor through weekly meetings and
informal communications

10. Responsible to follow and complete assignments as outlined on Student Internship
Experience Agenda

11. Regular display of enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and high level of accountability and reliability

12. Completion of related duties as assigned

Level of Supervision/Responsibility:
The Student Intern will be supervised by the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation.

The Student Intern will perform a majority of duties according to general policies and guidelines established by the Parks and Recreation Department. Work will be reviewed for overall soundness in practice and conformance with general goals and policies.

Work Relationships:
Frequent contact is maintained with members of the community and program participants for a variety of purposes including explanation and interpretation of policy and program goals, coordination of activities and rendering of program services.


Rev: February 2011