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College Intern - Parks & Recreation

City of Pittsburgh
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POSITION SUMMARY

College Interns assist the Department of Parks & Recreation in achieving departmental goals and objectives. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about public service, general operating procedures, and the workings of City government. They will also learn specific skills, which may include but are not limited to: running market operations, organizing and planning special events, inventory control, researching and developing policy, analyzing data and developing reports, documenting procedures, maintaining databases and customer service.

Department:  Parks & Recreation
Salary: $15.00 per hour. 
Union: Non-Union.
Civil Service Classification: Exempt.

Note:  This position is posted continuously to cover internship opportunities through Summer of 2025 (April 28, 2025 - August 8, 2025).  Application deadline for this internship is April 25, 2025.

REQUIREMENTS

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified.  Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

  • Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
  • For paid internships, applicants are required to present verification of City residency at time of filing the application and must remain a resident throughout internship. For unpaid internships, City residency is not required.

NOTE: For paid internships the City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions.  The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments.  Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS:
Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

  • WORK EXPERIENCE: Sales and/or marketing experience is preferred.
  • EDUCATION/TRAINING: Must be currently enrolled and taking classes in an accredited college or university undergraduate or graduate program; OR have graduated within the last six (6) months.
  • EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position.

 

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

 

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

 

  • Written: None required for this position.
  • Performance: None required for this position.
  • Medical: None required for this position.

 

POSITION DUTIES

 

  • Provides support to 1-2 CitiParks farmers markets weekly, as a part of the Farmers Market Team. This entails efficiently running market operations and special events, effectively communicating about operations and events, and interacting with the public and vendors in a courteous and helpful manner.
  • Leads components of a community driven food access plan in the Carrick neighborhood.
  • Assists with outcomes from the Local Food, Local Places grant process.
  • May analyze statistical data, complete surveys, conduct research and develop reports.
  • May assist in developing marketing materials and in developing and maintaining social media campaigns.
  • May maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies.
  • May provide general administrative support to staff.
  • Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.