Parks Planning Outreach Internship

As an intern you will gain hands-on knowledge around community/parks planning placemaking urban design and social communication. You will work in Burlington supporting projects by being a park ambassador and actively engaging in outreach and communication with the public. The position start date is flexible and will go through the summer depending on funding.

• Gain practical experience in community outreach.
• Understand the impact of Park Recreation and Waterfront infrastructure and services on the community and how the agency operates in a municipal government setting.
• Understand and appreciate duties and responsibilities of BPRW personnel.
• Become involved in activities that will develop professional skills and foster professionalism.
• Develop a personal philosophy of park design and engagement efforts.
• Determine professional strengths and areas in which to grow/improve.
• Develop an understanding of municipal organization and administrative procedure.

• Assist in telling the story of BPRW project work through written and graphic communication developed for social media website press releases photographic logs etc.
• Be available nights/weekends as needed to support the work of the planning team and larger BPRW team during the busy and active summer months with some event specific availability required
• Strategize with the parks planning team and BPRW leadership team on outreach strategies and existing community connections.
• Attend relevant community events and meetings to network and discuss active park planning efforts (where appropriate).
• Support the creation of outreach materials.
• Help draft communication content.
• Identify community groups and members that represent Burlingtons diverse population and connect with them about active projects.

• Desire to learn curiosity to ask lots of questions and be open to opinions different than ones own.
• Have or are willing to obtain the Department of Liquor Controls 1st Class Server Certification (testing fee paid by BPRW for one year certification)
• Have access to reliable transportation for both office and event hours; a valid drivers license.

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