High School Intern



Job Details

High School Intern

This listing closes on 6/6/2022 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer

City of Kirkland

Salary

$15.74 - $15.77 Hourly

Location

Kirkland, WA

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

202100105

Location

Parks & Community Services - Human Services Supervisor

Opening Date

05/17/2022

Closing Date

6/6/2022 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Job Summary

The Parks and Community Services (PCS) High School Intern position is designed to provide Kirkland youth with education, job skills, and career development training in the field of PCS. 

This is a summer position that will focus on recreation, administration and human services. The internship program facilitates youth development through on-the-job work experience and career development training to instill strong self-esteem, good work habits, and connection to the community. 

Interns will spend their time assisting with outdoor programs, hiking, leading games, conducting research, and completing training and education workshops with fellow interns.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assist staff in leading activities for the teen outdoor recreation program and the mobile recreation program during the summer
  • Assist staff in keeping youth participants safe during outdoor activities
  • Assist staff in preparing materials and equipment for outdoor activities
  • Participate in weekly training and development activities 
  • Assist staff in web content creation and updates (reword as needed – research volunteer guide, etc.)
  • Assist with taking photos for social media/marketing
  • May assist with special events such as sprinkler park or outreach events

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload, with assistance from PCS staff (something to acknowledge different places/tasks each day – organized/show up on time, etc.)
  • Familiarity with standard computer software, e.g. Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to work collaboratively to meet program goals. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be between 14 and 18 years of age on start date. 
  • Must be a student enrolled in an educational program.  
  • Must be able to work as a team member to accomplish a common goal. 
  • Must be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
  • Must successfully complete a criminal history background check.

Other

Working Conditions

Assignments will involve outdoor work in the heat, sun, rain and sometimes adverse weather conditions. Outdoor work will also include hiking on uneven terrain and participating in water sports such as paddleboarding. Interns should be comfortable in the water and able to hike for 5 hours. Assignments will also include desk work done at a computer terminal, which may be interrupted with phone calls and running errands.

Employment Hours
Interns will generally work 10-20 hours per week, with the potential for more hours, not exceed 40 hours per week. It is estimated that work hours will be divided proportionally between four general project areas:

  • Outdoor recreation trips (i.e. hikes, yoga, river floating) – 30%
  • Mobile recreation activities – 30%
  • Research and education – 30%
  • Other projects such as special events, sprinkler park, etc. – 10%
Selection Process
Position requires a resume and cover letter (letter of interest) for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or email. Job open until filled with first review of applicants by 15th day of initial posting.    

Vaccination requirement
Effective November 8, 2021, all new hires to the City will be required as a condition of employment to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to start date.
       

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer
City of Kirkland
Location
Parks & Community Services - Human Services Supervisor
Address
123 5th Ave

Kirkland, Washington, 98033
Phone
425-587-3300

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