NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Summer 2026 Recreation Internship
Urbandale, IA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16.50/hr - $16.50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringThe City of Urbandale is looking for a proactive, hands-on Recreation Intern for the summer 2026 season. Working closely with the Recreation Department leadership team, you will gain practical experience in program development, administrative support, and community engagement within a dynamic municipal environment.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a special project from beginning to end using all elements of program planning to successfully complete the project
Assist as needed in the office developing phone etiquette, filing, record keeping and answering customer inquiries
Assist with public relations and promotions of department programs and activities including press releases, coordinating media coverage, developing customer friendly operating procedures, designing program fliers and elements of program marketing and assisting with developing the seasonal program guide
Create and implement three new programs, for varying age groups, to be offered in the seasonal program guide
Attend board meetings, staff meetings, and council meetings. Review budget procedures, contract management and other administrative duties
Assist with personnel functions (hiring, training, payroll, supervision, volunteer recruitment, scheduling and evaluation)
Assist with recreation programs (development, coordination, scheduling, supervision and customer satisfaction). Programming includes preschool, youth and adult social and cultural activities, adult sport leagues, aquatics, senior citizen activities and special events
Implement new programs and activities for the staff Wellness program. Attend City and School District Wellness Committee meetings, set up agendas, etc
Qualification
Required
Must be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in recreation, leisure services, sports management, or related field
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have a valid driver's license
Benefits
Not eligible for health 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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