Park and Recreation Summer Internship

Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization, you’ll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—and we’re still growing.

When you work at JCPRD, you’re joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork.

Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone!

• 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.
• 2026 Recreation interns will have the unique opportunity to engage in 2026 World Cup events hosted by JCPRD. 
• 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 $16.00/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 23, 2026.

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 typically work a 40-hour week. 
• Minimum age: 20 years and older. 
• Now accepting applications for Spring/Summer 2026.

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