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Intern - Finance and Operations SEA
CompanyWAUKEGAN PARK DISTRICT
LocationWaukegan
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 23, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the Finance and Operations Department with financial reporting, budgeting, and data analysis while supporting IT and instructional golf programs. They will also maintain registration platforms, organize financial documents for audits, and provide general administrative support to staff.
Internship Type
intern
Salary Range
$15 - $16
Company Size
119
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Waukegan Park District is committed to its 47 sites on 720 acres of land with parks, state-of-the-art facilities, and hundreds of leisure opportunities for the the culturally diverse population of Waukegan through the resources of community involvement, dedicated staff, and sound management.
About the Role
Job DetailsJob Location: Administrative Center - Waukegan, IL 60087Position Type: InternshipSalary Range: $15.00 - $16.29 HourlyJob Category: Non-UnionCompensation & Benefits:
Expected hiring range $15.00 - $16.00 based on education, experience, and skills.
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Applicant must be 18 years or older to apply
Position Summary
The purpose of the Intern - Finance and Operations position is to provide a college student currently enrolled in the field of business with the opportunity to gain experience in the Finance and Operations Department, information technology and summer programming in a local government environment. This position is required to adhere to all Waukegan Park District(District) policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Assists the Manager of Operations in District instructional golf programs such as, but not limited to, registrations, communicating with participants, and providing golf instruction.
Assists the Manager of Information Technology with IT related needs.
Assists the Director of Finance and Operations in researching report and record systems.
Assists in gathering data and analyzing workforce statistics.
Assists with financial reporting and budgeting.
Assists the Account and Fixed Assets Specialist with organizing and filing receipts and statements of District purchasing activities using procurement cards.
Assists the Account and Fixed Assets Specialist with maintenance of accounting platform such as, but not limited to, updating, inventorying, and organizing vendor data.
Supports the Finance and Operations Department in organizing and assembling financial documents in an electronic format for the annual audit.
Assists the Finance and Software Specialist with maintenance of registration platform such as, but not limited to, determining validity and accuracy of data.
Assists the Finance and Software Specialist in implementing updates or changes in registration platform.
Drives District vehicles.
Assists staff in the performance of their duties.
Responds to customer inquiries or directs to appropriate staff as necessary.
Available during standard workday hours, with additional availability on weekday late afternoon and early evening hours.
Works special events as needed.
Works evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
Conducts duties adhering to all safety requirements.
Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor to support the Finance and Operations Department or the District.
QualificationsQualifications
Education
Minimum of one (1) completed year in a college or university program in business-related studies and enrolled for the upcoming fall session
Experience
Experience in business concepts preferred
In lieu of experience in business concepts, relevant completed education will be acceptable
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Microsoft Office experience in Excel/Word/Outlook
Demonstrate initiative and responsibility
Manage workload and hours with minimal direction
Make timely and effective decisions
Prioritize work efficiently and effectively
Follow procedures to obtain appropriate results
Communicate effectively through listening, speaking, writing, and non-verbal cues
Develop positive interpersonal rapport with departments, public, vendors, contractors, media, and community groups
Operate job related equipment
Golf and golf terminology preferred
Perform basic mathematical calculations. Compute rate, ratio and percentage
Identify problems or challenges and develop and implement solutions
Available personal transportation preferred
License/Certification
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, not including vision restrictions for corrective lenses required
First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred
Physical, Environmental, and Safety Considerations
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Considerations
Regularly stand, walk, sit, talk and hear
Regularly use hands and/or fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
Regular vision abilities for this job: close, distance, peripheral, depth, color vision and focus
Frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Repetitive keyboarding and use of golf clubs
Environmental Consideration
Possible exposure to allergens
Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions
Safety Considerations
Use good safety awareness and judgment
Residency: Employees are encouraged, but not required, to become residents within the boundaries of the Waukegan Park District.
Contact:
Mike Jesse
Manager of Operations
mjesse@waukeganparks.org
(847) 360-4710
Key Skills
Microsoft OfficeExcelWordOutlookData analysisFinancial reportingBudgetingRecord keepingInventory managementCustomer serviceGolf instructionMathematical calculationsCommunicationProblem solvingTime managementIT support
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