Salary: $19.42 - $22.48 Hourly Location : Auburn, WA Job Type: Variable-Hour Department: Parks, Arts & Recreation Division: Parks Recreation Opening Date: 02/26/2025 FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: TEMP Position Details *Applications will be reviewed as they are received. * The City of Auburn Parks, Arts, & Recreation department is looking for a Recreation Intern to work with us this summer! Our programs are well-established and very well attended- you will never be bored! Join our team and gain valuable hands-on experience in recreation programming, event planning, and community engagement! This internship offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment, perfect for students looking to develop leadership, organizational, and teamwork skills. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced recreation professionals, contribute creative ideas, and make a meaningful impact on the Auburn community. Whether you're leading activities, assisting with logistics, or helping run large-scale events, this role will provide practical experience to support your future career in parks and recreation. Help plan and implement summer programs within the department including:
- Youth Camps
- Teen Camps
- Adventure Camps
- Bike programs
- Events
- And more!
Primary Duties In this role, you will:
- Assist the recreation division in planning and running summer camps
- Gain hands-on experience in program coordination
- Contribute to both large and small-scale events
- Learn about program development and implementation
We know a big part of internships is what you will get from your time with the City. We see the learning objectives for this opportunity as:
- Learning how to implement recreation programs
- Understanding large- and small-scale event planning and implementation
- Learning about history and education program management
- Learning about grant reporting
- Understanding program and event budgets
Minimum Qualifications To be eligible for this internship position, you must:
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent; AND
- Be enrolled in a Recreation or related field degree program (Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's); AND
- Possess and retain a valid state driver's license without impending loss.
You will be required to obtain a valid CPR and First Aid certificate within three (3) weeks of appointment if you are not already certified. You may be required to obtain a King County Public Health Department Food Handler's Permit within one (1) month of employment as a condition of work. We are asking for a commitment through our 10-week program, from June 16th - August 22nd, 2025. Preference will be given to candidates that are available to work up to 40 hours per week throughout the program. If you are a top candidate, your availability and assigned schedule will be discussed with you before moving into the background check process. Additional Information This summer launches our 3rd year of a formal internship program: Next Step, Auburn. You can learn more about what this means for you as an intern ! The pay rates for this position will be offered as follows: Freshman & Sophomores: Step 1 - $19.42 Juniors & Seniors: Step 2 - $20.95 Postgraduates: Step 3 - $22.48 COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community. The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit: READY TO APPLY? If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. RECRUITMENT PROCESS The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process. Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview, a background check, and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Winters, HR Coordinator, by email at
[email protected]. This is a non-benefited position. Temporary positions are not eligible to receive City benefits; however, WA Paid Sick Leave (WPSL) is issued at 0.025 hours per 40 hours worked, as required by law. Employees in this classification may be eligible for WA State Paid Family Medical Leave dependent upon their qualifications and work history in WA State. Please see for more information. Employees in this classification may also be eligible for PERS contributions, dependent upon their hours of work each month and their length of service. This is noted on the job announcement itself if it will apply to this position. Please send any questions to regarding clarifications or questions about eligibility for any of the above. 01 Thank you for your interest in joining Team Auburn!Hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the sections of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration.Have you read and understood the information listed above?
02 Are you currently pursuing a degree in Recreation or other related field?
- Yes
- No
- No, recently graduated
03 Please list your field of study. 04 Do you have a valid state driver's license with no impending risk of suspension?
05 Do you possess a current First Aid and CPR certification?
06 This internship requires a commitment of 10-weeks and is not eligible for remote work. Do you understand this expectation?
- Yes, I understand this expectation and can commit to working onsite during the 10-week program.
- Yes, I understand this expectation and can commit to working onsite but will need flexibility regarding the 10-week program schedule.
- I understand this expectation but CANNOT commit to the 10-week program schedule and/or working onsite.
- I do not understand this expectation and will not commit to this requirement.
07 Why are you pursuing this internship opportunity? Required Question
