Internship with the Parks and Recreation Department! (Referral)

Throughout the internship the department endeavors to:

Provide the student an opportunity to integrate theory and practice to his/her professional education, by encouraging the exchange of insights between the professional agency and the student.
Provide the student an opportunity to promote and expand his/her philosophy and understanding of the parks and recreation profession.

Enable the student to realize his/her own strengths and weaknesses.
Provide the student with the opportunity to gain experience in leadership, supervision and administrative functions within a recreation setting.

Help the student gain an understanding and appreciation of the roles, duties and responsibilities of a full-time professional and the people they serve.
Help the intern build networking skills.

REQUIREMENT

Procedure
1.   In order to be considered, candidates must submit the following items:
      A. Cover letter
      B. Resume
      C. Copy of “Official” Transcripts
      D. Letter of recommendation from his/her academic advisor.
      E. Internship Application (28kb in Acrobat)
      F.   Application materials must be received by the following deadline dates:

Fall - June 30
Winter/Spring - October 31
Summer - March 15