The Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks currently has a variety of Spring 2017 internship positions available!
Positions include:
Outdoor Recreation Activities/Healthy Baltimore Initiative - ID #9287519
Continuation of an ongoing project to assist in the development and implementation of outdoor activity programs in Baltimore parks, with a special emphasis upon assessment of their health benefits. The intern will organize and provide leadership for such outdoor activities as biking, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, or camping. Typical responsibilities include conducting surveys, coupling demographics, and disseminating information on the health benefits of outdoor activity. There also are opportunities for independent research and development for such additional outdoor recreation activities as equestrian use, rock climbing, mountain biking, natural surface trail development, or fishing. Outdoor activity projects contribute to the Mayor's Healthy Baltimore initiative; the National Park Service Partnership to Find Your Parkland; and the Waterfront Partnership's Swimmable/Fishable Harbor goals.
Ball Field Preparation Intern - ID #9287532
The Park Maintenance Division seeks an intern to research sports ball field preparation policy. The intern will meet with the Chief of Park Maintenance, the Permits Office, and the Chief of Youth & Adult Sports to understand the problems and gaps in the department’s current process. The intern will research how other municipalities operate their fields (for example, rental fees, services provided, and priorities for usage) and develop a draft revised policy proposal for staff consideration.
Carrie Murray Nature Center Internships - ID #9287522
The Environmental Education Intern will support the center's naturalist in creating, facilitating, and instructing environmental education programming to young people from the surrounding city communities. The intern also will assist in such Nature Center duties as projects for park cleanup, trail maintenance, and garden upkeep.
The Volunteer Program Development intern will conduct research to develop a strategy for the recruitment of Nature Center Volunteers. The project involves proposals for the promotion of volunteer service opportunities, recruitment of participants, and a process for tracking their service.
Graphic Design Intern - ID #9287528
The Graphic Design Intern will be integral in assisting with a variety of fast-moving design projects including print signage, web, e-mail, and social media. The inter will learn to be responsive to art direction from Communications team members and react quickly to feedback. The intern will collaborate with many BCRP staff members on projects from the conceptual stage to the final delivery, including the printing, production, and management process.
Greater Baltimore Children and Nature Intern - ID #9287520
The Greater Baltimore Children and Nature (GBCAN) Intern will research and track Baltimore area programs that connect children and families with outdoor and nature experiences. The Intern will identify organizations that deliver programs and hold events in parks. This information will be added to a calendar and guide that can be shared with the public in order to increase access. The Department of Recreation and Parks is a major GBCAN partner organization.
Marketing Intern - ID #9287526
The Marketing Intern will assist with a variety of projects and efforts, including social media campaigns (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), email campaigns, website updates, design of printed promotional, such as print ads, flyers and brochures. The intern will work with the Chief of Communications and the Public Information Officer.
Park Events Program Intern - ID #9287523
The intern will assist the staff in all aspects of event planning in Baltimore's parks especially programs that engage families and youth. The internship may include development of proposals for special events (concerts, fitness runs, outdoor movies, or others); promotion and publicity; supervision of event arrangements; and evaluations of outcomes. It also would involve identifying local businesses, organizations and friends groups surrounding the parks for sponsorship and promotion of events in their area of the city.
Park or Recreation Center User Survey - ID #9287518
The intern will develop assessment tools for use in the system’s major parks and facilities, incorporating observational evidence and surveys of user and non-user opinion, as well as other appropriate methods, such as GIS mapping or census data review. The internship includes research and compilation of existing methods of analysis, including ways in which similar research has been used in comparable urban park systems to inform policy and funding decisions. Evidence of experience in qualitative and quantitative research, data collection and analysis or survey development required.
Photography Intern - ID #9287531
The intern will gain hands-on experience through this opportunity to build an amazing portfolio while shooting exceptional events and locations. Images produced will be used on our website, social media, marketing campaigns and our stock image library. Intern will be an integral member of the team and participate in meetings and planning discussions. Experience using Photoshop is preferred; camera provided.
Research and Discussion of Public-Private Management Models for Patterson Park - ID #9287517
Conduct research and assist in facilitating meetings and discussions regarding framing the role, responsibilities and structure for a new organizational steward plan for Patterson Park. Work will involve research on existing organizational models, analysis of pros and cons of alternatives, and assistance with the meetings of an advisory steering committee. Skills required: interest in parks and public participation; ability to summarize key meeting issues and follow up with email correspondence; research and analytical capability; personal qualities include self-motivation, good organization, and personable.
Volunteer Advisory Council Coordinator - ID #9287524
The Department of Recreation and Parks seeks to create a Volunteer Advisory Council. The intern will conduct research on selected recreation and parks agencies nationally regarding their policies and procures for similar organizations. The intern will use this research to work with the department's Volunteer Coordinator in developing a plan for Baltimore, including defining the role of the council, establishing its relationship with the department, and outlining the expectations of the council.
Positions Open Until November 15, 2017
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