Winter/Spring 2026 Internship with Columbia Parks and Recreation

2 weeks ago

Columbia, Missouri, United States City of Columbia, MO Full time

Columbia Parks & Recreation Department offers multiple internship opportunities each year for senior students majoring in Parks and Recreation, Sports Management, or related degree programs; one to two positions are available for each semester the internship is posted (spring/summer/fall). The internship opportunity with the Parks and Recreation Department is a 16-week program.

This internship position is exclusively for students earning college credit for the work completed during the internship. The Parks and Recreation Intern will spend on average 30 hours/week for 16 weeks with all program areas of the Recreation Services and with most Parks Management divisions, based on department needs and candidate interests.

Program areas include: Activity & Recreation Center, Adapted Community Recreation, Aquatics, Community Recreation/CARE, Day Camps, Golf, Life Enrichment Classes, Special Events, Natural Resources, Maintenance, Planning and Sports Turf Management. Intern duties may include: working in the field or frontlines in each area; working directly with the public; planning/developing program and/or events; implementing programs and events; attending training (s) or gaining certifications; supervising facilities or programs; attending department meetings; participating in park design; sports turf management; natural resource management; and general park maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must: be a majoring in Parks and Recreation, Sports Management, or related degree programs; be utilizing this position to complete coursework requirements to obtain their bachelor's degree; earn college credits for the work being done during the internship; be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; attend mandatory staff meetings; follow dress code policy for each program area; and have reliable transportation.

Supervision Exercised

Starting Salary

$15.00 per hour

Open Until Filled

No

Deadline to Apply

11/30/2025

Number of Positions Available

1-2

Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program

Special Instructions to Applicants

Temporary/Seasonal employees do not qualify for sick, holiday or vacation pay. Pay checks are issued bi-weekly. This is a year-round position.

Hours

Varies

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