Parks and Recreation Internship

Exeter Parks and Recreation is pleased you are thinking about an internship with the Department. This flyer provides information and outlines the responsibilities involved for students wishing to intern with the Town of Exeter Parks and Recreation Department.

Purpose of the Internship Program

· To give each intern what they desire in an “on-the-job” experience.

· To formally explore various components of the recreation profession.

· To expose each intern to professional organizations (i.e. NHRPA, NRPA).

· To help young professionals discover their areas of greatest interest in the field.

· To assist the intern in becoming a leisure service professional capable of

       acquiring a position in their respective field through practical experience.

In addition, we are committed to assisting the prospective intern in satisfying all the conditions and outcomes set forth by the placing university, college, or school.

Selection Process

Internship applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The following must occur prior to an internship being offered:

· Applications should be received 03/01/2024

· Completion of an interview. On-site is preferred, although a zoom interview is acceptable if the applicant is out of state or unavailable to appear for a personal visit.

· Confirmation is required from faculty regarding internship placement.

Compensation and Benefits

· $15 per hour for the summer (before taxes) is paid bi-weekly to students interning full time (40 plus hrs/week) for 12 weeks.

· Staff uniform will be provided to wear on the job.

· Mileage reimbursement will be paid when a town vehicle is not available for town business.

· Workspace

Work Schedule

A typical schedule is 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship, and

depending on the events and programs should be available to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends as scheduled by the site supervisor.

Transportation

It is the intern’s responsibility to provide his/her own transportation to and from internship sites.

Housing

Exeter Parks and Recreation Department does not provide housing for its interns. It is up to those who receive internships to find a living space accessible to Exeter. One way of defraying the expensive cost of rent is by finding a roommate. Feel free to contact the Intern Coordinator at anytime

via email, with an inquiry of other interns also seeking roommates.