Upper Gwynedd Township Internship

Upper Gwynedd Township is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of recreation intern for the summer of 2012. This is a paid internship. Applicants should send resumes to GlennAnne Chabala, Director of Parks and Recreation, PO Box 1 West Point, PA 19486. Resumes will also be accepted electronically at gchabala@uppergwynedd.org. Deadlines for resumes is March 1, 2012.

The internship experience in the Upper Gwynedd Township Parks and Recreation Department is reserved for qualified individuals working towards a degree (Master's or Bachelor's) in sports and recreation management, parks and recreation management, business management, education, public administration or a related field of study.

The Parks and Recreation Department Internship Program is designed to bridge the gap between formal academic training and practical work experience. Interns are integrated into the work force and become engaged in daily issues confronting professional staff in a public sector setting. Throughout the internship the department endeavors to:

Provide the student an opportunity to integrate theory and practice to his/her professional education, by encouraging the exchange of insights between the professional agency and the student.
Provide the student an opportunity to promote and expand his/her philosophy and understanding of the parks and recreation profession.

Enable the student to realize his/her own strengths and weaknesses.
Provide the student with the opportunity to gain experience in leadership, supervision and administrative functions within a recreation setting.

Help the student gain an understanding and appreciation of the roles, duties and responsibilities of a full-time professional and the people they serve.

INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Exposure to budget preparations

Attend departmental meetings

Research, develop, organize, and implement new programs and/or events

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