NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Parks & Recreation Internship - 2026 Summer
1210 NW Prairie Ridge Dr, Ankeny
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $17/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe City of Ankeny is seeking a highly motivated intern for their Parks and Recreation Department. The intern will assist in various departmental functions, including program development, customer service, and special projects over a 13-week period during the summer.
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Responsibilities
Assist and or lead the development of recreation, cultural and special event programming
Assist with front desk operations and customer service center
Work with staff on special projects, including but not limited to: fundraising, project management, tournament/event management, program evaluations, and goal setting
Develop 3-5 new programs that are "turn-key" and ready for implementation
Supervise and train seasonal staff
Develop press releases, flyers and other promotional material for distribution
Work in a variety of department functions, including: programming, customer service, aquatics, special events, sports complex, and golf course
Qualification
Required
Current student of Parks and Recreation, Sports Management or a related field
Must complete 40 hours/week
Expected to work hours that encompass days, nights and weekends when needed
Pre-employment drug screen and background check required
Must be adaptive to all weather conditions
Benefits
May be eligible for IPERS.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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