Parks Intern - Marketing & Management PT

Responsibilities

• Interns who are interested in marketing, communication, and social media will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks and projects.
• Marketing oversees graphic design, video, photography, web design, social media and content development for the entire Parks and Recreation Department.
• Internships will range between 12 – 16 weeks.
• The student and Department Supervisor will choose a special project for completion to reflect the student’s interest.
• Participation as a member of a team of professional and dedicated employees and volunteers working in a fast-paced work environment.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty.
• Job requires being reliable, responsible and dependable.

Requirements

• Education Level: 4 Year Degree/Bachelors
• Major in Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Park and Recreation Management, Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Public Relations, Recreation and Leisure Services, Recreation Leadership and Management, Sports Management, Sports Administration desired.
• Internship is open to college upperclassmen (completion of two years at a four-year institution prior to the start of internship).
• Cumulative 2.5 GPA or above.
• Minimum of 50 hours of work or volunteer experience directly related to internship.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position.
• Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, and customers by telephone, in writing and in person.
• Ability to use good judgment and think rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize routine and robust tasks to meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Peference will be given to individuals who have training and experience working on actual marketing campaigns, fundraising campaigns, special events and other real-time projects.

Benefits

• The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities, excellent benefits, and flexibility.