The purpose of the Community Outreach Program Intern position is to assist the Community Program division with development, communications and planning for operation and implementation of programs, events, and services provided by the Urbana Park District, which may be related to youth camps and afterschool programs, events, and other community wide programs. Interns will promote the mission of the Urbana Park District in action and spirit. Finding the right internship or fieldwork opportunity is your first step toward realizing your career goals.  The Urbana Park District recognizes the importance of great beginnings and is committed to providing you with a wide variety of experiences that will help prepare you for your first professional position in the fields of recreation, park management, environmental education, special education, and more.  We offer a flexible internship program based on your area of interest, education, skills and talents.  Because of our diverse program offerings, we can customize your internship.  Interns receive a stipend of $50 per week.  Interns and fieldwork students may apply for additional paid leadership positions as long as no conflict exists.

Only students seeking to do an internship for college credit or graduation requirements will be considered.