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Recreation Internship

City of Salisbury
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Recreation Internship

Your Internship, Your Community

 

The City of Salisbury’s Parks and Recreation Department is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated student currently enrolled in a college, university, or technical institute with an interest in local government, public service, recreation, athletics, programming, or community development.  This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of Parks and Recreation. Interns will support a variety of functions, including recreation centers, community programs, athletic leagues, and park operations.

 

Interns will apply classroom learning to real-world projects while developing key professional skills, including:

  • Communication and customer service
  • Time management and organization
  • Teamwork and flexibility
  • Program coordination and project management
  • Creativity and problem-solving

 

By the end of this internship, participants will have a stronger foundation for careers in program management, project coordination, or public service—along with a portfolio of marketable, real-world experience.

 

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to:

  • Explore career paths in municipal services
  • Build your professional network
  • Contribute to meaningful community engagement initiatives
  • Learn about the impactful work of Salisbury’s Parks and Recreation team

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Coursework relating to recreation, athletic, community engagement, public service or related fields
  • Comfort using Microsoft Teams and Office Suite
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Comfortable Presenting at all levels
  • Must have a valid NC Driver’s License 

 

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Hours: Varies

Application Closing Date: July 21, 2025

Internship Timeframe: August 16, 2025 – December 19, 2025

 

Please apply online and submit resume, cover letter, academic transcript and letter of recommendation at https://salisburync.gov/careers.

 

For questions, please call/email: (704) 638-5217; humanresources@salisburync.gov

 

The City of Salisbury prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.  The City of Salisbury is a Drug Free Workplace.