Parks & Recreation Intern

Salary: $17.51 - $19.58 Hourly
Location : Community Center - New Brighton, MN
Job Type: Seasonal
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 01/29/2026
Closing Date: 3/9/2026 8:00 AM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NA

Description
The City of New Brighton is offering an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on varied experience in the Parks and Recreation field. This position will assist parks and recreation staff with a variety of programs, special events and facilities management. Candidates will gain experience working with the community volunteers managing staff budgets and more.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the marketing and public relations of recreation programs and Community Center facilities.
• Assist with the planning, development, and implement recreation programs.
• Assist with the recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, and evaluating of program staff.
• Assists with the coordination of staff training and support.
• Provide supervision, leadership, and coaching required to ensure quality of programs and facility management.
• Assist with monitoring a program budget including direct and indirect program, operation, and supply costs.
• Conduct evaluations of recreation programs and facilities.
• Attend staff, commission, and council meetings as assigned and attend staff training, educational workshops, and conferences when appropriate.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as apparent of assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow deadlines.
• Experience with any of the following software programs:
  Civic Rec;
  Civic Engage;
  Adobe Suite.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages, abilities, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Strong problem solving abilities and techniques.
• Must be able to operate assigned equipment.

Desired Qualifications

• One year or more of experience working in a public parks and recreation agency.
• Essential responsibilities and duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time indoors and outdoors.

Competencies Common to All Positions

• Developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of all department and applicable City policies and procedures in order to help facilitate compliance with such policies and procedures by all personnel.
• Demonstrating by personal example the service excellence and integrity expected from all staff.
• Developing respectful and cooperative relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
• Conferring regularly with and keeping the immediate supervisor informed of all important matters pertaining to those functions and job responsibilities for which accountable.
• Representing the City in a professional manner to the general public and other outside contacts / constituencies in a manner that helps maintain and enhance New Brighton's reputation as a well-managed City.
• Demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Core Values Common to All Positions

• Innovation:
  We embrace innovation by staying curious, adaptable, and growth-minded while balancing new ideas with practical solutions.
• Excellence:
  We strive for excellence by delivering high-quality work with flexibility, support for one another, and meaningful service to our community.
• Optimism:
  We choose optimism in how we show up each day, bringing positive energy, encouragement, a sense of fun, and a focus on solutions.
• Connection:
  We build strong connections by communicating openly, working collaboratively, and creating a space of trust, support, and inclusion.

Disclaimer

The information listed above reflects minimum standards and illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific job functions, requirements, or tasks does not exclude them from the job if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the work assigned. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee.

The City of New Brighton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of New Brighton offers a robust benefits package, see details below. Labor union benefits are determined through collective bargaining and may have different retirement plans.

All staff:

• Paid Sick Leave / Earned Sick & Safe Time
• Dress for your day
• New Brighton Community Center Membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vision discount at participating providers
• PERA Retirement for non-union staff, some employees may be exempt from PERA depending on position
• Optional 457 / 457 Roth retirement plans
• MERSC - discounts for various retail, services, and events

Full-time staff:

• Employer contribution to health insurance premium & health saving account, with cash option if waived
• Employer-paid life insurance, with supplemental policies available
• Employee Wellness Program
• Flexible…