Parks Department Student Intern

JOB Internship duration is approximately 400 hours.
Under the direction of the Parks Director, this internship is an opportunity designed for students to obtain relevant work experience to be competitive for future positions in Park and Venue Operations.
Duties may include but are not limited to, natural and cultural resource management; facility, grounds, and equipment maintenance management; interpretation and education programming and management; customer service, fee collection, revenue control, and fiscal accountability; marketing and promotional programming; park patrols to include visitor contact and park rules awareness and education.
Ensures compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations, and county policies and procedures.
Internship duration is approximately 400 hours.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Shadows and works alongside various Department managers, supervisors and staff to gain awareness and experience in all facets of a County Parks Department systemProvides customer service via telephone, email, and in personTakes reservations, registers park users, collects fees, manages cash draw, and processes end of day reportsAssists with clerical and administrative duties such as filing, preparing correspondence, maintaining databases and systemsLearns county procurement processLearns county budget tracking and preparations processesAssists with cleaning and basic maintenance activities associated with park grounds, trails, sports fields, facilities, and equipmentOperates light machinery and equipmentParticipates in Department safety program through safe working practices and mitigation of safety hazards in the parksLearns county policies and procedures and how they apply to employees and the DepartmentAssists with planning, coordination, and conducting special eventsAssists with event set-up and tear down activities at the Expo CenterAssists with monitoring and maintenance activities on various park preservesAssists with special projects or assignmentsAttends meetings and trainings, as requiredPerforms special duties as assignedORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPSReports directly to – Assigned ManagerDirect Reports – NoPHYSICAL DEMANDSPosition involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, heavy lifting up to fifty (50) pounds, and operating equipmentPosition involves safely operating a motor vehicleENVIRONMENTAL FACTORSIndoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather (i.
e.
, extreme temperatures, rain, ice, etc.
)Exposure to outside elements, noise, vibration, dust, fumes and hazardous chemicals, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects, and rodentsExposure to livestock, equine, other animals, and noisy conditionsRegular travel between work sitesIRREGULAR HOURSWork outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.
m.
to 5 p.
m.
) may be requiredMay be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergencyInternship duration is approximately 400 hours.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.
This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed.
Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days.
The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626.
Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.
wilcotx.
gov/469/Human-Resources.
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICYWilliamson County is a tobacco free workplace.
The use of tobacco products (e.
g.
, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.
) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.
g.
, vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.
) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises.
Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.