Park and Recreation Summer Internship

Make a positive impact on the community by joining the Johnson County Park and Recreation District team and help us enhance the lives of thousands through excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. As a JCPRD employee, you'll be part of a locally, regionally, and nationally acclaimed organization that annually hosts nearly 7 million park visitors and engages nearly 3 million participants in 4,000+ programs. With excellent benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a great organizational culture, JCPRD is building a thriving park and recreation system that inspires play, culture, and education, supporting healthy and fulfilling lives for all. Come work where you play!

• Want to have the best summer ever, while gaining valuable experience working with our Gold Medal award-winning team?  If so, Johnson County Park and Recreation District has a great opportunity for you!
• We are actively seeking first semester seniors eligible to do an internship in the Park and Recreation field. 
• Our internship offers students a chance to strengthen skills and abilities as they explore various fields of work within Park and Recreation. 
• Past interns have gone on to hold important positions at Johnson County Park and Recreation District and beyond.  Get a jumpstart on your career today!
• This is a paid internship at $15.00/hour.
• If you have any questions, please contact Augusta Klippel at 913-826-3021 or Augusta.Klippel@jocogov.org

First Review of Resumes/Applications will be on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.  Scheduling and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

• Students must possess at least an overall academic average of “C” or higher at the time of submitting application and at the starting date of the internship. 
• A copy of the intern’s official transcript will be requested. 
• Interns will work a 40-hour week. 
• Minimum age: 20. 
• Now accepting applications for Spring/Summer 2025.
• Location: Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch Rd., Merriam, KS 66202

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department.