Winter/Spring 2026 Internship with Columbia Parks and Recreation (Temporary Part Time Position)

City of Columbia, MO•Columbia, MO

59d•$15

About The Position

Columbia Parks & Recreation Department offers multiple internship opportunities each year for senior students majoring in Parks and Recreation, Sports Management, or related degree programs; one to two positions are available for each semester the internship is posted (spring/summer/fall). The internship opportunity with the Parks and Recreation Department is a 16-week program. This internship position is exclusively for students earning college credit for the work completed during the internship. The Parks and Recreation Intern will spend on average 30 hours/week for 16 weeks with all program areas of the Recreation Services and with most Parks Management divisions, based on department needs and candidate interests. Program areas include: Activity & Recreation Center, Adapted Community Recreation, Aquatics, Community Recreation/CARE, Day Camps, Golf, Life Enrichment Classes, Special Events, Natural Resources, Maintenance, Planning and Sports Turf Management. Intern duties may include: working in the field or frontlines in each area; working directly with the public; planning/developing program and/or events; implementing programs and events; attending training (s) or gaining certifications; supervising facilities or programs; attending department meetings; participating in park design; sports turf management; natural resource management; and general park maintenance.

Requirements

majoring in Parks and Recreation, Sports Management, or related degree programs
utilizing this position to complete coursework requirements to obtain their bachelor's degree
earn college credits for the work being done during the internship
be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
attend mandatory staff meetings
follow dress code policy for each program area
have reliable transportation