Parks and Recreation Intern (Part time, temporary, non-benefited)

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Community Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Parks and Recreation Intern (part-time, temporary, non-benefited). This position serves at the discretion of the department director. This position is scheduled to work Monday - Friday, 8 am - 12 pm. With the possibility of some evening and weekends.

Why work for Chandler?
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Accrue 1 hour of paid Statutory Sick Leave (SSL) for every 30 hours worked, eligible for use immediately following accrual; may use up to 40 hours of SSL per tax calendar year
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are
The Community Services Department enhances the quality of life in Chandler through a vast provision of diverse and affordable educational and recreational experiences. We create community through people, parks, and programs. From connecting residents to lifelong learning through community libraries to providing at least one Neighborhood Park per square mile of residential development to making play accessible for all ages, our employees drive every decision, every innovation, and every aspect of our department culture to make Chandler a premiere community.

Who we are looking for
Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone with an interest in working for a municipal Parks and Recreation department to gain experience in various operations, maintenance, and special projects in our parks. New team members will be assigned to a work crew where they can gain work experience individually or in small teams working on projects partnered with a seasoned Chandler Parks employee.

Minimum qualifications
• No experience required

Desired qualifications
• Ability to follow instructions and retain information
• Ability to learn methods and safety practices in maintenance operations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Basic gardening skills and a willingness to learn landscape maintenance
• Reliable, dependable, confident when speaking to strangers and able to adapt to changes in schedules and situations

All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.
Closing Date/Time: 5/1/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

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