Parks and Recreation Administration Intern

Cosumnes Community Services District•Elk Grove, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cosumnes Community Services District ("District") is seeking to hire a part-time, seasonal Parks and Recreation Administration Intern for the 2026 summer season. This internship is designed for active high school students to provide opportunities to grow, explore career paths, and connect with others in their field of study, while also making positive contributions to the community. The internship typically runs from June 2026 through the Fall season 2026, with a schedule of up to 20 hours per week, which may vary based on operational needs.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in high school, in good standing with an expected graduation
Must be 16 years of age or older on or before the date of hire
Ability to obtain and retain a Work Permit throughout employment, if under the age of 18
Willingness to learn, with a strong desire for continued education within the field of Parks and Recreation
Minimal understanding of municipal government operations (e.g. State, County, City, Special District, or other local governments)
Basic office equipment and use of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Basic principles of customer service
Basic operation of appliances, equipment and office machines including a vacuum cleaner, heating and air conditioning unit, intrusion alarm, calculator, computer, keyboard, cash register, printers and other peripherals, copier, and fax machine
Current methods and techniques used in preparing reports and forms, using a prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
Basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculation of decimals, ratios, percentages and fractions
Effectively and tactfully communicate both orally and in writing with Cosumnes CSD personnel and the public
Comprehend and prepare reports such as score sheets, accident, incident, and behavior reports, emergency, registration, and Hold Harmless forms using a prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style
Analyze and use independent judgment in problem solving
Work collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Former summer civic internship with a municipality is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Assists in planning, organization, and execution of community events, workshops, and park programs
Conducts research on various Parks and Recreation administration related tasks
Assists with marketing initiative and community outreach
Assists with office tasks, data entry, report creation and filing, and maintaining department databases
Provides courteous and professional service to all program participants, facility users, Cosumnes CSD personnel and the public
Assists in policy planning and implementation
Learning the budgeting and planning processes and filing and documentation work associated with it
Assists with research, material selection, and design alternatives
Participates in project meetings and the public engagement process