Intern - Finance and Operations SEA

WAUKEGAN PARK DISTRICT•Waukegan, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) completed year in a college or university program in business-related studies and enrolled for the upcoming fall session
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
Perform basic mathematical calculations.
Compute rate, ratio and percentage
Identify problems or challenges and develop and implement solutions
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, not including vision restrictions for corrective lenses required
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
Use good safety awareness and judgment

Nice To Haves

Experience in business concepts preferred
Relevant completed education will be acceptable in lieu of experience in business concepts
Golf and golf terminology preferred
Available personal transportation preferred
First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred
Possible exposure to allergens
Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions
Employees are encouraged, but not required, to become residents within the boundaries of the Waukegan Park District.

Responsibilities

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.