High School Intern

The Parks and Community Services (PCS) High School Intern position is designed to provide Kirkland youth with education, job skills, and career development training in the field of PCS.

This is a summer position that will focus on recreation, administration and community events. The internship program facilitates youth development through on-the-job work experience and career development training to instill strong self-esteem, good work habits, and connection to the community.

Interns will spend their time assisting with outdoor programs, leading recreation activities, and completing training and education workshops with fellow interns.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist staff in leading activities for the mobile recreation program
• Assist staff with the Juanita Friday Market
• Assist staff in keeping youth participants safe during outdoor activities
• Assist staff in preparing materials and equipment for outdoor activities
• Participate in weekly training and development activities
• Assist with taking photos for social media/marketing
• Additional opportunities in assisting with special events such as sprinkler park, community events or outreach events

• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, with assistance from PCS staff (something to acknowledge different places/tasks each day – organized/show up on time, etc.)
• Ability to work collaboratively to meet program goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be between 14 and 18 years of age on start date.
• Must be a student enrolled in an educational program.
• Must be able to work as a team member to accomplish a common goal.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
• Must successfully complete a criminal history background check.

Working Conditions

Assignments may involve field work, which includes uneven terrains and sometimes adverse weather conditions.

Employment Hours

Interns will generally work 10-20 hours per week, with the potential for more hours, not exceeding 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week.

Selection Process

Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or email. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made throughout the recruitment period, until such time as all vacancies are filled.

We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 425-587-3210 or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 425-587-3111.