NEOGOV · 16 hours ago
Easter Lake Youth Intern
Easter Lake - 2830 Easter Lake Dr. - Des Moines, IA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16/hr - $16/hrNEOGOV is offering a Youth Intern position within the Polk County Conservation Board. The intern will assist in various duties related to environmental education, community outreach, and park maintenance under direct supervision, while gaining practical experience pertinent to their educational program.
GovernmentSoftwareHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyGovTech
Responsibilities
Performs routine work pertinent to the subject area to which assigned such as administration, natural resources, environmental education, community outreach, parks advocacy, parks planning, construction and maintenance, equestrian, and leisure services
Specific work assignments depend on the terms of the student’s educational program and the unit to which the student is assigned. Examples of work to be performed in each division or area include: Administration- data entry; meeting attendance and documentation; correspondence development; operating office equipment and computer software
Natural Resources- installation & maintenance of rain/pollinator gardens, bio swales, etc.; general landscaping practices; invasive species control; habitat restoration
Environmental Education- development and implementation of public education programs for all ages; field trip assistance; special event assistance
Community Outreach- content creation for websites, social media, and print materials; digital asset management; special event assistance
Parks Advocacy- general park maintenance and facility upkeep; Park Ranger job shadowing; actively participate in visitor services
Parks Planning- GIS data entry and mapping, design development, field visit/site condition assessment, written reports and presentations
Construction & Maintenance- general building and grounds maintenance; maintain and service equipment; check safety systems
Equestrian Center- equine feeding and grooming; facility maintenance; public programming
Leisure Services- day to day contact with venue/event participants; event planning and execution; marketing and communications; hospitality
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Basic knowledge of the concepts of the field to which the internship applies
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to apply knowledge gained through formal education to situations encountered in the work setting
Ability to operate equipment, machinery, computer/software, office equipment, etc. as needed
A criminal background check is required
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
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg 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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