Intern: PRT - Park Ranger Technician

Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism is accepting applications for Fall (August - November) Internships. The Park Ranger Technician position will support the Park Rangers in providing customer service, park management, programming, conservation and general maintenance work.

Learning Objectives include:

• Customer service.

• Assists with facilitating of various programs, camps and activities.

• Assists with daily facility operations of concessions, campground, rentals, and store.

• Organize and manage recreation equipment and supplies.

• Perform general custodial, and grounds maintenance tasks; set -up and breakdown of various recreation equipment, tables, chairs, pop-up tents, barricades and fencing.

• Actively participate in programs, activities and event with diverse groups.

• Assists with logistical operations for various special events and activities.

• Processes point of sale transactions and reconciles collected funds.

• May prepare and sell food items.

• Assist Park Rangers with visitor management and enforcement of park rules and regulations.

Required Qualifications

Must be a college student in good academic standing, or a recent college graduate (i.e., within one year of graduation).

Preferred Qualifications

Requires a valid driver's license with a driving record that complies with the City Driving Standards,

College-level education in a related field such as park management, wildlife management, natural sciences, forestry, business, marketing, management, recreation, tourism, or leisure services.