Bilingual Community Engagement Intern II (Friendship/Flood Parks)

County of San Mateo•San Mateo, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

San Mateo County Parks is seeking a full-time, extra-help Bilingual Community Engagement Intern II based at Flood County Park and primarily serving the communities around Flood and Friendship County Parks. The intern will help improve each park’s interpretive elements and provide programming and outreach for local communities. The position reports to Flood Park, with travel to Friendship Park and other park locations as needed, and is supervised by Interpretive Division park staff. Friendship County Park is a small urban park in North Fair Oaks with community garden planters, a playground, picnic tables, and other amenities. Flood County Park is a 21-acre park in Menlo Park with picnic areas, a playground, walking areas, and newer sports and recreation facilities. The tentative schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, eight hours per day, with one to two in-person workdays, two virtual workdays, and one day for events or programming. The schedule is subject to change. This is an hourly, at-will extra-help assignment; extra-help employees are not guaranteed permanent status. Some extra-help positions may qualify for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Interns must arrange their own housing, transportation, and meals.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Bilingual Spanish skills are required.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish with diverse community members and County staff.
Ability to work collaboratively or independently with little to no supervision.
Enthusiasm, flexibility, willingness to learn new skills, and ability to follow directions.
Ability to engage with people of varied demographics and backgrounds, including youth, seniors, immigrants, and economically diverse communities.
Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to plan programs and events and organize participants and volunteers.
Valid California Driver’s License and transportation available to commute to park sites throughout San Mateo County.
Must be able to work weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food growing and garden management.
Knowledge of gardening concepts and ability to teach them.

Responsibilities

Manage Friendship Park Community Garden plot availability and agreements.
Serve as the primary contact for community garden participants and maintain regular communication by County phone, text, and email.
Work with gardeners to identify and address needs or challenges in maintaining garden beds.
Facilitate monthly on-site educational opportunities for gardeners with San Mateo County Health, the Sustainability Department, and community partners.
Manage on-site garden tools and supplies and identify additional supply needs.
Coordinate and lead programs with community-based and partner organizations, including libraries and schools, near Friendship and Flood Parks.
Lead interpretive programs at Friendship and Flood Parks.
Table at local community events, such as farmers’ markets.
Provide translation when needed at programs and events throughout San Mateo County Parks.
Assist the Interpretive Division with educational outreach throughout San Mateo County Parks.
Create flyers and social media posts to promote San Mateo County Parks.