SEA - Intern - Cultural Arts

Intern - Cultural Arts

Status of Employment:
Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Description/Duties:
The Waukegan Park District is offering a paid internship with housing to students working towards a degree within the field of the arts, cultural arts, history or parks and recreation. The internship will provide a well-rounded experience to an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual. Candidate must be a college student of an accredited university pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Arts, History, Recreation, or a related field. All necessary requirements must be met with respective college or university to be eligible. A valid drivers 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 cultural arts/history 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 program and services, making recommendations on introduction or deletion of programs and services.
• Assist with the development and implementation of a marketing strategy for 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 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.
• Accompany participants on field trips. 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 in accordance with the policies and procedures as established by the park district.
• Participate in park district afety and Training Program to ensure that work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.

Qualifications

Education:

• Registered as a student at a four-year university. Meet university requirements for senior student status.
• Majoring in Art, History, Recreation Administration, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum six (6) months experience in a 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.
• CPR, AED and First Aid certificate preferred.

Hours:
Candidates should be prepared to work 40 hours per week. Weekdays and weekends are required with various evening hours. 14–16-week internship.

Conditions of Employment May Include:

• submit 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 TB testing.
• submit to pre-placement drug testing.
• submit to pre-placement lifting evaluation.
• submit to random, reasonable cause and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
• provide verification of education.

Contact:
Ty Rohrer
Manager of Cultural Arts
847-360-4744
trohrer@waukeganparks.org

Closing Date:

Open until filled.