Parks Intern - Marketing & Management PT

Job Details: Job Location: Wentzville Rec Center (WREC) - Wentzville, MO, Position Type: Paid Internship, Education Level: 4 Year Degree/Bachelors, Salary Range: $15.18 - $15.18Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Marketing, The City of Wentzville is seeking candidates interested in joining our Parks and Recreation team. Wentzville is one of the fastest-growing communities in the state. Come grow with us! Position Overview Our Marketing team creates campaigns and innovative projects that are designed to interact with the Wentzville community. 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. The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities, excellent benefits, and flexibility.  This job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received. Qualifications: Job Qualifications – Education, experience, and training that are required or desirable in order to effectively perform the job at the time of hire. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR. 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. Participate as a member of a team of professional and dedicated employees and volunteers working in a fast-paced work environment.  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.  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. Ability to concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to work independently under moderate supervision and make responsible decisions. Ability to work under established processes and solve problems within defined parameters.   Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to safely drive vehicles used to transport materials, tools, and equipment Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty. Job requires being reliable, responsible and dependable.