Diversify Intern
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Description
Diversify Internship
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) is firmly committed to fostering an inclusive environment that is representative of the community we serve through embracing employees from varied backgrounds identities and lived experiences. The Diversify Internship aims to magnify the lens of those whose journey has been impacted by race/ethnicity LGBTQ identities experiences with a disability and other identities.
We take pride in offering internship opportunities that explore a wide range of career possibilities within the field of parks and recreation. Our goal is to create an inclusive learning working and networking environment for all interns.
For the summer 2025 cohort which will take place from June August were excited to provide the following internship opportunities:
Inclusion InternThis opportunity is for students pursuing a career in Recreation Therapy. The intern will work under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) in a fastpaced community recreation setting supporting patrons with a variety of physical cognitive social and emotional disabilities. The intern will have the opportunity to lead TR groups assist at Camp Rivendale (a specialty camp for patrons with disabilities) organize staff and volunteers and participate in special events.To be eligible for this internship candidates must be currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field and must have completed the required coursework necessary for the internship
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Essential Job Functions
Typical job duties vary based on the program area and include both administrative and field experience:
Perform a wide variety of work duties and responsibilities based on assignment academic coursework and/or degree program.
Conduct research and analysis; prepares project reports progress summaries spreadsheets and other written materials.
Assist in the development and delivery of program materials and program area activities.
Schedules and facilitates meetings with staff (which may be indoors outdoors and/or virtually) as needed to accomplish project goals.
Perform data entry. Prepare and/or proofread a variety of forms letters flyers promotional materials etc.
Research policies procedures guidelines and standards; identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations.
Assist in promoting positive public relations and customer service for various programs services or activities. Attend and participate in staff meetings trainings and workshops.
Participate in various phases of a planned training and evaluation of the internship program.
Interns in this position will work with a supervisor to collaboratively identify steps to complete the project that fit both the interns goals and the districts needs. Interns will also gain experience working with crossdistrict employees while contributing to a positive and inclusive experience for community members.Qualifications
Previous experience in the focus area is desired but not required. Successful candidates will have a basic understanding of software and computer operations written and verbal communication basic math and an interest in fitness and/or recreation.
These internships are budgeted for 10 12 weeks and schedules are often 29 hours per week. The district will work with interns to develop a schedule that works around their current class schedule. Hours will vary depending on the programs needs and may include weekend days and evenings. Parttime employees are scheduled variable hours and may work less than 1560 hours per year.THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact Human Resources at
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
