Student Intern (Parks and Recreation)
City of Sioux City, Iowa, LA, United States
Sioux City Parks and Recreation is hiring a motivated Parks and Recreation Intern to support community programs, events, and park operations while gaining hands‑on experience in the recreation field. The intern will assist with planning activities, coordinating events, promoting programs, and helping maintain welcoming and safe park facilities. This position provides valuable exposure to program development, community engagement, and daily operations within a parks and recreation department. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, dependable students or recent graduates in recreation, parks management, sports management, public administration, or a related field who are interested in serving the community.
Cognitive Demands, Skills and Abilities
Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive criticism
Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Ability to see details at a distance
Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Job Knowledge
Must have general knowledge, job skills and abilities associated with their particular work assignment
Good knowledge of the handling the public
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time‑sensitive deadlines
Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Ability to express oneself clearly both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the general public
Requires effective communication skills and the ability to provide assistance to customers (external and internal)
Requires the ability to write and speak clearly, distinctly and effectively with fellow employees and the general public
Read in English and compare similarities and differences between words and series of numbers
Apply common sense understanding to the work process, procedures, programs and services and to provide and follow verbal and written instructions
Physical Requirements Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds. Good physical condition.
Work Environment Work may be performed inside a typical inside office environment with appropriate heating and cooling or in outdoor field conditions, which include varying weather conditions, occupational or environmental hazards typically associated with general public contact, and varying street level noises; and touring work sites that are in various stages of development.
Qualifications Must have a work experience/educational agreement between the City and the educational institution in which they are enrolled and may be required to have a valid driver's license.
Applicants for this class must be currently enrolled students in a degree program in good standing at an accredited technical school, college or university.
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Cognitive Demands, Skills and Abilities
Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive criticism
Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Ability to see details at a distance
Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Job Knowledge
Must have general knowledge, job skills and abilities associated with their particular work assignment
Good knowledge of the handling the public
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time‑sensitive deadlines
Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Ability to express oneself clearly both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the general public
Requires effective communication skills and the ability to provide assistance to customers (external and internal)
Requires the ability to write and speak clearly, distinctly and effectively with fellow employees and the general public
Read in English and compare similarities and differences between words and series of numbers
Apply common sense understanding to the work process, procedures, programs and services and to provide and follow verbal and written instructions
Physical Requirements Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds. Good physical condition.
Work Environment Work may be performed inside a typical inside office environment with appropriate heating and cooling or in outdoor field conditions, which include varying weather conditions, occupational or environmental hazards typically associated with general public contact, and varying street level noises; and touring work sites that are in various stages of development.
Qualifications Must have a work experience/educational agreement between the City and the educational institution in which they are enrolled and may be required to have a valid driver's license.
Applicants for this class must be currently enrolled students in a degree program in good standing at an accredited technical school, college or university.
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