PARKS Seasonal Intern

PARKS Seasonal Intern

Salary

$17.00 Hourly

Location

Parks and Recreation Department Marietta, GA

Job Type

Intern

Job Number

05047

Department

Parks

Opening Date

07/07/2026

Closing Date

7/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Grade Code

100P

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Position Information

The PARKS department is currently offering internships for highly motivated students interested in the Parks, Recreation, and Leisure field. This internship opportunity will give applicants a chance to work with in all the units of the department, which includes; Recreation, Athletics, Arts, Operations, Tennis, Aquatics, Special Events, Natural Resources, Marketing, and more!

The Internship Program Objective are to provide the student with the opportunity to:

• Gain the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their future careers.
• Gain practical experience in parks and recreation services.
• Gain an understanding of the roles, duties, and responsibilities of a full-time profession.
• To integrate theory and practice.
• To broaden their understanding of the leisure services profession.
• Enable the student to realize their own strengths and limitations.
• Gain experience in leadership, supervisory and administrative functions with a park, recreation, or leisure services organization.
• Gain an understanding and appreciation of the role, duties, and responsibilities of a full-time leisure services professional.
• Develop the student's skills in various program areas; to increase their knowledge of the organization and administration of delivery in parks, recreation, and leisure services.
• Enable them to develop and improve interpersonal and human relations skills.

This position is required to work some nights and weekends.

Our paid internship positions are seasonal and will not exceed the starting rate of $17.00, at 40 hours a week, for a maximum of 12 weeks.

Essential Functions

Collaborates with staff to learn about department initiatives and how their project/internship aligns with these initiatives.

Communicates effectively both verbally, in writing, and in presenting information. Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, and requests from other staff.

Maintains attendance and punctuality within customary tolerances for this position.

Duties may vary depending on the department the intern is assigned to.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student or must have graduated within the last six months.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants should have general knowledge of recreation policies and procedures, public relations, marketing, special events, and programming; ability to prepare reports; ability to communicate orally and written; deliver written and verbal instruction; work with diverse groups, community boards. Applicants must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with the public.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 30 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

No benefits for this position class

01

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the Educational History and Work History sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02

I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you 16 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you completed an internship with Cobb County previously?

• Yes
• No

07

Mark the statement that best describes your education level:

• I am currently a freshman, sophomore, or junior in high school.
• I am currently a high school senior
• I am currently an undergraduate college student
• I am currently a graduate student
• I am not currently enrolled but have graduated within the last six months
• I have graduated college more than six month's ago.

08

If you are a graduate or undergraduate student, what is your major? Enter N/A if not applicable.

09

What is your level of proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite?

• Beginner (less than three years)
• Intermediate (three to six years)
• Advanced (more than six years)

10

Please describe any activities, community, or professional organizations you are involved in that are relevant to the internship for which you are applying. Enter N/A if not applicable.

11

Please list any honors and awards you have received that would be relevant to the internship for which you are applying. Enter N/A if not applicable.

12

This internship position is for a maximum of 480 hours with no benefits. At the conclusion of the internship, your employment with Cobb County will conclude. Do you agree with these terms?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have a current and valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

14

If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following requirements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

• Yes
• No

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Employer Cobb County Government

Address 100 Cherokee Street

Suite #200

Marietta, Georgia, 30090

Website http://www.cobbcounty.gov