Park and Recreation Intern

Santee Lakes is seeking passionate, driven, and self-starting individuals with exceptional customer service skills to join our team for a summer internship. 

The Santee Lakes Summer Internship program is unique in design; each internship assignment is personalized and the assignments are created by blending participant knowledge, talents and interests with daily operations.  If you are seeking an internship that provides hands-on industry experience, professional development and meaningful impact in the community, APPLY TODAY!.

Interns at Santee Lakes will support a wide range of park operations – from routine daily tasks and park maintenance to special projects, events and community engagement. This is the perfect opportunity for students and recent graduates looking to secure an internship in a supportive, outdoor environment and build a network for their future career goals. If you have experience, or are enrolled in classes in Environmental Science, Park and Recreation, Hospitality, and/or Marketing and Communications - we want you!  

Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve is owned and operated by Padre Dam Municipal Water District. This 190-acre park is situated in the hills of East County, San Diego and includes 300 camping spots, 10 cabins, and 7 beautiful manmade lakes. With over 700,000 guests visiting each year, Santee Lakes offers a dynamic and rewarding working environment for our Park and Recreation team.

Essential Duties:

Essential Duties: (Depending on area assigned)
 

1. Environmental 
   • Support a robust ecosystem through lake and land management strategies
   • Assist in fishery and habitat protection and restoration
   • Support in invasive plant removal
   • Document and report on vegetation, trees, and wildlife
2. Hospitality 
   • Support guest services
   • Assist in event coordination and execution
   • Assist in boat dock operations
   • Support gate house services
3. Communication and Marketing 
   • Create digital and written content
   • Assist in development of marketing materials
   • Assist with event programming and support
   • Contribute to the production and distribution of marketing materials
4. Park Operations 
   • Assist in enforcing rules and regulations
   • Participate in special projects and repairs
   • Provide general support to Park and Recreation Team

Knowledge, Skills, Training, Experience & Licensing:

Knowledge:

1. Common public relations courtesies, practices and techniques

Skills:

1. Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, the general public, etc.  sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
2. Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions

Training and Experience:

1. High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) preferred
2. Applicants enrolled or a recent graduate in an Environmental Science, Park & Recreation, Hospitality, or Marketing and Communications program at a community college, technical school, or accredited postsecondary education institution.
3. 6 months part-time or volunteer experience working with the public preferred

Licensing Requirements:

1. Valid California Driver’s License
2. C.P.R. and First Aid preferred