Summer Teen Internship; Gardens Creek

Position: Summer Teen Internship (Gardens on Spring Creek))
POSITION TITLE:

Summer Teen Internship (Gardens on Spring Creek)) (Hourly)

REQUISITION #: req
8293

DEPARTMENT:
Cultural Services

LOCATION:

GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK

BENEFIT CATEGORY:
Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Part-Time Hourly

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

HOURLY RATE: $15.50 per hour

SELECTION PROCESS:
Final date to receive applications is 3:00 p.m. MT on 2/28/2026.

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Job Summary:

Project Hort, short for horticulture, is a full summer stewardship and volunteer program for teens entering 7th through 12th grade who are passionate about gardening, plants, animals or the environment. The Summer Teen Intern is a leadership role within the program working closely with the Youth Programs Coordinator to mentor and assist with coordination of Project Hort participants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Have an impact on the community by leading service projects and enhancing guest experience at The Gardens on Spring Creek.

* Research, create, and lead team building games and team bonding activities.

* Connect with teen volunteers throughout the day and act as a "fill in" to provide breaks.

* Assist Youth Programs Coordinator with other tasks as assigned.

Management Responsibilities:
No

City Competencies

* Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.

* Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.

* A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.

* A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Interest in gardening, plants, animals or the environment.

* Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and creative.

* Work independently, as well as part of a team.

* Work with the public in a professional and engaging manner.

* Make decisions that take into consideration the emotional and physical safety of the teen volunteers.

* Participate in orientation, training programs, and program evaluations.

* Must be 14+ years old to apply.

* Required

Education and Experience

* Must be a current high school student.

* Required Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training: NONE

* Physical Demands and

Environmental Conditions:

See ADA Form

Time Commitment and Availability:
This program is a full summer commitment. However, we understand that vacations are important and will do our best to work with your schedule.

* The Project Hort Intern is expected to work 16 hours a week for 9 weeks.

* Shifts are typically Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-12:00pm

* Start Date:

Thursday, May 28th

* Mandatory Training Date:
Friday, May 29th, 10:00am-1:00pm

* Off Week (no hours worked):
June 29th - July 3rd

* End Date:
Thursday, August 6th

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