Youth at Work Summer Internship – Seattle Parks & Recreation
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025 at 4:00PM PST
About the Internship:
Youth At Work (YAW) is a summer internship for youth in partnership between the City of Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, the Seattle King County NAACP, and the Associated Recreation Council (ARC).
This internship is designed to provide paid internship opportunities for teens between the ages of 15 to 17 who attend high school or enrolled in a high school educational program or post-secondary educational program.
The primary objective of YAW is to equip interns with work readiness training, practical work experience, and professional growth opportunities to explore potential career pathways. Throughout the program, participants will receive guidance and support from a trusted mentor.
*Please note the dates below which are paid and mandatory for your participation in the internship:
- May 31 – Internship Orientation (4 hours, time/location TBD)
- June 14 – Kick-off event & Supervisor meet and greet (4 hours, time/location TBD)
- June 28 – First Aid/CPR Training (8 hours, time/location TBD)
- July 7 – August 22 – Internship start and end dates
Job responsibilities will be based upon assigned work location and sample duties are listed below:
- Learn and practice the administration of community-based recreation programs
- Support the set-up, implantation and clean-up for programs and activities
- Support and mentor youth program participants
- Learn how to develop and implement programs and events
Required Qualifications:
- Must be 15-17 years of age.
- Must be attending High School/Education program (HS Intern) or post-secondary educational program (College Intern)
- Must pass a background check.
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and walk or be on your feet for up to 2 hours.
- Ability to reach assigned community worksite(s).
What Special Working Conditions will this position have?
- Perform demanding and physically challenging work, including lifting more than 50 pounds to waist level.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions and heavy traffic; enter confined spaces (such as maintenance chambers, holes, and excavations).
- Meet the conditions set forth in SPR Workplace Expectations.
The compensation for this position is $20.76 – $20.76 per hour.
Application Process
Please submit the following with your completed online application:
* [Required] A letter of interest in which you clearly describe your interest, skills, and abilities.
* [Optional] A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.
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