REC Mentee- Park & Recreation Department

Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career

*Participants will be paid $9.00/hr*

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too.  Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, change to improve our resident’s fitness levels and decrease health care costs. This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE.” The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting-edge programs, state-of the-art facilities and unique partnerships. Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, and being recognized as leaders both in our community and across the country, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

POSITION SUMMARY
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation is excited to welcome temporary High School Interns to the team for our Recreation Employment Corp (REC) program! This is a work-based learning program employing youth, ages 14-17, as interns at neighborhood recreation center and nature centers. The incumbents will participate in facility operations, assist with recreation programs, and work closely with a Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation staff mentor who will provide close supervision and guidance during this program. The selected candidates will also participate in mandatory workshops on professional skills development. Specific job details for each participating facility will be discussed during the interview process.

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•Work under the guidance of professionals.
•May prepare technical reports, synopsis and presentations.
•Work independently on separately assigned projects/tasks.
•May collect/organize data and other information and create presentations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: N/A

Education: Must be a current High School student

Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted?: No

Computer Skills: General knowledge of various computer applications

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:
•Business English and basic math
•Microsoft Office Suite
•Modern office practices and procedures

Abilities:
•Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good work habits and working relationships
•Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
•Continuous Learning: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Moderate noise is typical for this work environment

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.