Park Operations and Recreation Intern

Salary: $16.00 HourlyLocation : Easter Lake - 2830 Easter Lake Dr. - Des Moines, IAJob Type: Temporary/SeasonalJob Number: C26-10IDepartment: Polk County Conservation BoardOpening Date: 12/24/2025Closing Date: 4/12/2026 11:59 PM CentralFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: N/AHours: TBDBargaining Unit: Not ApplicableSalary Grade: N/ALocation: Easter Lake - 2830 Easter Lake Dr.Under direct supervision of a specified Unit Manager, assists in performing duties as assigned in accordance with the student's educational program and the needs of the unit to which the student is assigned; and to perform related duties as assigned. Assists in varied assignments such as technical/professional work, research, analysis, and other duties as assigned. Illustrative Examples of Work Performs routine work pertinent to the subject area to which assigned such as administration, natural resources, environmental education, community outreach, parks advocacy, parks planning, construction and maintenance, equestrian, and leisure services.Specific work assignments depend on the terms of the student's educational program and the unit to which the student is assigned. Examples of work to be performed in each division or area include:Administration- data entry; meeting attendance and documentation; correspondence development; operating office equipment and computer softwareLeisure Services- day to day contact with venue/event participants; event planning and execution; marketing and communications; hospitalityPerforms related duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic knowledge of the concepts of the field to which the internship applies.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Ability to apply knowledge gained through formal education to situations encountered in the work setting.Ability to operate equipment, machinery, computer/software, office equipment, etc. as needed. Training and ExperienceEnrollment at a post-secondary school in coursework relevant to the duties of the unit to which assigned. Special RequirementsA criminal background check is required.A valid State of Iowa driver's license is required. Polk County is committed to providing a diverse work environment that is representative, at all levels, of the citizens we serve. Equal opportunities are available to all applicants and current employees regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.Polk County believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our success in serving and empowering our community and to our continued commitment to be one of the nation's most innovative public institutions. Click below for a detailed overview of our benefits package.01 (M4) Polk County Conservation does not participate in dual employment with current employees of other Polk County units. Are you looking to transfer units? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02