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Are you an outgoing Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color (BIPOC) student with a passion for public service? If so, a great paid internship opportunity may be waiting for you at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD)! The Diversify Program is accepting applications for interns that will start after July 1, 2023. THPRD is committed to welcoming and including employees of all backgrounds and identities, and we are proud to offer opportunities that explore a variety of career possibilities within the field of parks and recreation. As part of our commitment to the community and based on park and recreations' historic underrepresentation of communities of color, this internship program is intended for students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color. We provide exciting internship opportunities in a variety of program areas within the district, including: Community Gardens, Community Outreach, Fitness & Exercise, Science, GIS, Human Resources, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Maintenance, Multimedia, Nature Education, Preschool, Recreation & Sports, Therapeutic Recreation, Trail Accessibility & Inclusion Click here to learn more about this opportunity and to view the full job description. These internships are budgeted for 10 – 16 weeks and schedules can vary from 15 – 40 hours per week. The district will work with interns to develop a schedule that works around their current class schedule. Hours will vary depending on the program’s needs and may include weekend days and evenings. Part-time employees are scheduled variable hours and may work less than 1,560 hours per year. Candidates are required to be enrolled, have been enrolled in the past year, or plan to enroll in the next year in a college-level class, certificate, or degree program. Typical job duties vary based on the program area and include both administrative and field experience interacting with patrons to:
Interns in this position will work with a supervisor to collaboratively identify steps to complete the project that fit both the intern’s goals and the district’s needs. Interns will also gain experience working with cross-district employees while contributing to a positive and inclusive experience for community members. The district also provides a bilingual pay incentive to paid interns who regularly use their bilingual or multilingual skills! Previous experience in the focus area is desired, but not required. Successful candidates will have a basic understanding of software and computer operations, written and verbal communication, basic math, and an interest in fitness and/or recreation. THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@thprd.org. Comments are closed.
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