Posted On:
February 14, 2018 - 10:37am
Description:
OUTREACH EVENT SEASONAL INTERN
The Forest Preserve District of WIll County is accepting resumes for two (2) seasonal Outreach Event Assistants at Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet Illinois.
See the attached Position Opening outlining the position duties, education, training, experience, physical/mental requirements, and necessary special requirements. Resumes will be accepted until Friday, March 9, 2018.
Application Procedure: Send a cover letter and resume to:
Donna Suca, Human Resource Supervisor
Forest Preserve District of Will County
17540 W. Laraway Road
Joliet, Illinois 60433
815.722.5667 (desk)
815.722.3608 (fax)
The Forest Preserve District of Will County does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, or disability. In offering employment opportunities to the public, the Forest Preserve District will make reasonable modifications to ensure that all people have an equal opportunity. To request this document in large print, audio, or Braille, contact the Superintendent of Public Affairs, Sugar Creek Administration Center, 17540 W. Laraway Road, Joliet, IL 60433; comments@fpdwc.org; 815.722.9383 (voice); 800.526.0844 (TDD). Requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance. While the Forest Preserve District of Will County will make every effort to meet requests in a timely fashion, some requests may take longer than others to fulfill. Persons believing that they have been discriminated against by the Forest Preserve District of Will County may file a complaint alleging discrimination with the Forest Preserve District or the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of the Interior, www.doi.gov
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Outreach Event Seasonal Intern
DEPARTMENT: Visitor Services
DIVISION: Operations and Program Services
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt DATE: February 2018
BASIC FUNCTION
Outreach Event Seasonal Intern assist the Education and Outreach section by planning, execution, and staffing District Outreach events and services.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Education and Outreach Supervisor
Supervises: None
Works Closely With: Community Outreach and Partnership Coordinator
Peer Event Assistants
Permit Administrator
Permit Administrator Assistant
Operations Staff and Police
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in event planning and preparations working under the guidance of the Community Outreach and Partnership Coordinator
- Complete event preparations by way of purchases, creating materials, arranging for equipment, and working with District staff.
- Staff District Preserve Events including event set-up and take-down, event signage, facilitation of activities, and on-site evaluation.
- Staff Community/Partner Events, Facility Events and select Non-District events.
- Perform office duties including: research and compile information, assemble materials, data entry, etc.
- Enact select on-the-ground publicity strategies to promote events in keeping with the EO marketing plan.
- Organize event storage areas and assist with program inventory.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Reliable, organized and trustworthy
- Practiced problem solving skills
- Ability to actively engage the public and event participants
- Able to complete project assignments with reasonable guidance
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to participate in project and event planning
- Competent computer skills utilizing MS Office and related software
- Willingness to work weekdays, weekends and evenings as required for programs and events
- Willingness to drive throughout the Will County area as required for assigned duties
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirement: High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of accredited college or university studying recreation, sports management, hospitality, biology, education or related field
Valid Illinois driver’s license
Preferred Experience: Bilingual is a plus
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Manual Dexterity: Ability to move between sitting, standing, walking for 6 -10 hours
Physical Effort: Ability to lift up to 75lbs
Working Conditions: Ability to work out-of-doors with occasional exposure to moderately disagreeable weather
Schedule: Expected to work 700 hours over the 7 month season: April – October 2016
Average of 24 hours per week
Hazards: Negligible
Hourly Wage
$ 12.25 per hour
Potential of 1-3 hours course credit as determined by college/university requirements (optional)
Contact Information
Field Site Location
17540 W. Laraway Road
Joliet, Illinois 60433
United States
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Phone: 815.722.5667
Fax: 815.722.3608
Joliet, Illinois 60433
United States
Google Map
Phone: 815.722.5667
Fax: 815.722.3608
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- Semester: Unspecified
- Housing: Unspecified
- Length (Weeks): Unspecified
- Compensation: Paid
- Hours:
Estimated number of weekly hours not available
