Intern - History

WAUKEGAN PARK DISTRICT•Waukegan, IL

4d•$15 - $19

About The Position

The Waukegan Park District is offering a paid internship with housing to students working towards a degree within the field history or a related field. The internship will provide a well-rounded experience to an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual. Candidate must be a college student at an accredited university pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s degree in History, a related field. All necessary requirements must be met with the respective college or university to be eligible. A valid driver’s license is also required. Housing is provided for the entire time of the internship on a first come first served basis. Applicant must have personal transportation. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Essential duties include but are not limited to the following: Assist with planning, organization, implementation, and oversight of history/cultural arts programs and special events within area of responsibility. Provide direct leadership and supervision to all assigned programs and services. Provide developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs and interests of participants. Assist in the development and implementation of long-range plans and strategies. Assist in the development and implementation of goals and objectives specific to area of responsibility. May develop and implement intern project. Assist in evaluating effectiveness and efficiency of programs and services, making recommendations on introduction or deletion of programs and services. Assist with the development and implementation of a marketing strategy for history/cultural arts programs, services, and facilities consisting of appropriate pricing and promotional efforts. Assist in the development and implementation of specific program details consistent with history/cultural arts marketing strategy. Assist in the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assigned staff and volunteers. Contract with independent contractors and vendors for programs and services as needed. Assist in securing alternative funding through grants, sponsorships, and fundraising. Assist in the purchase, distribution, and maintenance of proper inventory of all supplies and materials. Turn in appropriate receipts as required. Prepare and maintain management reports and records regarding programs and services. Prepare and submit reports and projects as required by sponsoring university. Transport program participants and supplies via park district vehicles. Assist in scheduling facility rental and program use. Assist with management of facilities as needed. Assist in the preparation of program budgets. Establish a cooperative planning and working relationship with co-workers, parents, community agencies, and organizations. Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions. Conduct self-according to the policies and procedures as established by the park district. Participate in park district safety and training program to ensure that work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner. Marginal Functions Assist staff and volunteers in the performance of their duties. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Age: 18 years and older.
Education: Registered as a student at a four-year university.
Meet university requirements for senior student status.
Majoring in History, Recreation Administration, or related field.
Experience: Minimum six (6) months experience in a museum or recreational setting, preferably in a recreation department, school district, museum, social services agency or non-profit organization. May be obtained through a combination of volunteer, seasonal, part time, or temporary positions.
Has acquired necessary special competencies in the field of specialization for doing fieldwork.
Must have completed all university requirements for internship placement.
Knowledge: General knowledge of principles of historical, recreation, and/or cultural arts planning and operations. Specific knowledge of services for assigned area of responsibility.
License/Certification: Valid driver's license required.
Conditions of Employment May Include: provide proof of date of birth. provide a copy of driver's license or photo identification. provide driver's abstract if position duties require driving. submit to a reference check and employment verification. submit to a state criminal background check. submit to pre-placement physical and drug testing if position involves transportation of participants. submit to reasonable cause and post-accident alcohol and drug testing.
Candidates should be prepared to work 40 hours per week.
Weekdays and weekends are required with various evening hours.
14–16-week internship.
Applicant must have personal transportation.

Nice To Haves

CPR, AED and First Aid certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, organization, implementation, and oversight of history/cultural arts programs and special events within area of responsibility.
Provide direct leadership and supervision to all assigned programs and services.
Provide developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs and interests of participants.
Assist in the development and implementation of long-range plans and strategies.
Assist in the development and implementation of goals and objectives specific to area of responsibility.
May develop and implement intern project.
Assist in evaluating effectiveness and efficiency of programs and services, making recommendations on introduction or deletion of programs and services.
Assist with the development and implementation of a marketing strategy for history/cultural arts programs, services, and facilities consisting of appropriate pricing and promotional efforts.
Assist in the development and implementation of specific program details consistent with history/cultural arts marketing strategy.
Assist in the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assigned staff and volunteers.
Contract with independent contractors and vendors for programs and services as needed.
Assist in securing alternative funding through grants, sponsorships, and fundraising.
Assist in the purchase, distribution, and maintenance of proper inventory of all supplies and materials.
Turn in appropriate receipts as required.
Prepare and maintain management reports and records regarding programs and services.
Prepare and submit reports and projects as required by sponsoring university.
Transport program participants and supplies via park district vehicles.
Assist in scheduling facility rental and program use.
Assist with management of facilities as needed.
Assist in the preparation of program budgets.
Establish a cooperative planning and working relationship with co-workers, parents, community agencies, and organizations.
Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.
Conduct self-according to the policies and procedures as established by the park district.
Participate in park district safety and training program to ensure that work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.
Assist staff and volunteers in the performance of their duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.