INTERN or SEASONAL - PARKS & EVENTS (Paid up to 40 hours/week)

 

Seasonal or semester employment with the Jackson County Parks! This position is not eligible for benefits. Duration of this position will coincide with the selected candidates semester schedule or the Spring to Fall Season for a period ranging from 12 weeks to several months. Easily apply by entering your contact information and uploading your cover letter and resume.

Position Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Jackson County Parks oversees 18 parks with more than 1,000 acres of wooded and natural areas, beaches, trails, and recreational facilities. Key attractions include The Cascades (Cascade Falls), Falling Waters Trail, The American 1 Event Center, campgrounds at Pleasant Lake and Swains Lake, and the Jackson County Fair.

The Parks & Event Intern will assist with event planning and programming, marketing and promotional initiatives, social media management, customer service, and general administrative support. Responsibilities also include attending meetings, supporting day-of-event operations at the American 1 Event Center and County Tower Ballroom, and contributing to special projects that enhance the visibility and success of Jackson County Parks.

TYPICAL DUTIES

1. Provide supervision over the American 1 Event Center and/or County Tower Ballroom during events and assist in day of event operations.
2. Assist customers with questions, tours, review applications, generate contracts, and other tasks associated with the American 1 Event Center and County Tower Ballroom.
3. Contribute to the development of marketing and promotional initiatives for the Cascades and American 1 Event Center. Maintain a social media schedule to plan, execute, and monitor marketing efforts.
4. Contribute to the development of marketing and promotional initiatives for the Cascades and American 1 Event Center. Maintain a social media schedule to plan, execute, and monitor marketing efforts.
5. Assist with general administrative duties such as assisting customers with questions, reservations, and accepts payment for services and programs such as camping and picnic shelter reservations and Jackson County Fair entries offered by the Parks Department.
6. Promote Jackson County Parks Department, events and attractions verbally at various community events.
7. Attend meetings associated with the department and affiliated groups; including, department staff meetings.
8. Other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Declared major/minor relative to the typical job duties including but not limited to parks and recreation, marketing, event planning, or related field.

Valid Michigan driver’s License.

PREFERRED SKILLS & AVAILABILITY:
(A)Experience in using Microsoft office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, as well as Canva. (B)Experience in using social media platforms (C) Effective communication skills, (D) Available to work a flexible schedule that meets the needs of the department, including available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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Join our team, our values, our purpose - Proudly serve the citizens of Jackson County:

* Quality & Efficiency: Our employees are committed to continuous improvement and getting the most value for the public resources entrusted to them.
* Integrity and accountability: Our employees behave in a fair and ethical manner and demonstrate a strong commitment to public services.
* Teamwork and Community: Our employees work collaboratively with each other and the community to achieve shared goals.

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