Intern (Parks & Recreation/Library Services)

INTERN - Parks and Recreation/Library Services

Learns to make a daily difference in the Campbell County organization and locality through: hard work, open and honest communication, ongoing improvement and accountability.  

Performs with excellence, the following tasks, including but not limited to:

• Answers phones, takes messages, and greets public;
• Initiates and prepares correspondence and documentation for departmental offices;
• Collects and distributes mail to departments;
• Assists in preparation of materials provided to boards/commissions/committees as assigned;
• Works closely with other County, Regional and State Offices;
• Assists in preparation of requisitions and requests for appropriations of funds;
• Codes invoices;
• Takes minutes and serves as secretary as assigned;
• Assists with inventory records and other valuable items such as keys and credit cards as directed;
• Assists the public in a professional, courteous manner to resolve problems and answer questions;
• Relieves on answering other Departmental phones as needed;
• Maintains files and other record keeping activities;
• Generates reports for grant accountability and maintenance as needed;
• Gathers and complies information for reports;
• Generates reports for grant accountability and maintenance as needed;
• Gathers and complies information for reports;

Please see attachments for individual department information.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree program;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• A desire to learn and take initiative with problem solving; and
• Completion of National Incident Management System (IS-100 and IS- 700 or NIMS equivalent) within 90 days of employment.

Core Skill Sets:

• Customer-service oriented with a desire to serve and assist others in a professional manner;
• Commitment to the Values of Campbell County;
• Good organizational skills;
• Good writing skills;
• Above average typing skills;
• Understanding and ability to utilize County’s software.

Intern

Citizen Engagement & Quality of Life (including Library and Parks and Recreation)

      Core Skill Sets

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Skilled in analytical research, problem solving, and decision-making.
• Comfortable engaging with the public and business community on a regular basis. 
• Demonstrate the ability to develop strategies for engagement.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent technical skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Understanding of social media and emerging technology; must be well versed in social media best marketing practices. 
• Understanding of basic social media analytic measurements

Project Areas of Focus and Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and implementation of marketing campaigns to promote Campbell County parks, as well as recreational programs and events.
• Develop engaging content for social media platforms, newsletters, and other communication channels.
• Support the design and distribution of marketing materials such as flyers, brochures, and posters.
• Collaborate with the marketing assistant to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all platforms.
• Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of program effectiveness, collecting feedback from participants.
• Assist Parks and Recreation staff with outreach events.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Special Projects

This position will require a special project that will be worked on throughout the internship, in addition to general tasks. 

Options for the special project may include: Marketing Contest; 

• Video series (Sponsorship Promotion project); 
• Social Media photo series; or
• In-person marketing events (ex. half time presentations at league soccer games). 

            Other Skills and Abilities

• Good oral and written communication skills. 
• Tact, poise, and resourcefulness in dealing with the public. 
• Ability to learn various computer software programs. 
• Physical ability to perform basic administrative tasks.

      Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift more than 25 pounds & work outside in all types of weather conditions and in uncomfortable conditions