Education ​/ Teaching Intern, Youth Development

Burlington Parks and Recreation is a community based setting where students can work to earn internship hours. Interns will work under the direct supervision of Burlington Parks and Recreation's Program Coordinator, Jeff DiSalvo. Interns will assist in performing a variety of professional and administrative work in planning, developing, organizing, scheduling, directing and implementing recreational, social and cultural programs for all ages and abilities.

• Valid driver’s license
• Must be a student from an accredited college or university
• Skill with personal computer including: word processing, excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, copy and fax machine
• Ability to learn and use recreational software used by the department
• CORI/SORI checks to be conducted Handle with Care, Epi Pen, First Aid, AED and Adult, Child and Infant CPR certifications required (will train if needed)
• Must have reliable transportation

This internship program will provide students with opportunities to:

• Apply in practice the knowledge and skills
• Gain knowledge of particular leisure service delivery systems
• Test and enhance leadership skills
• Collaborate and work with administrators, program staff and volunteers involved with recreation programs
• Refine oral and written communication skills
• Enhance critical thinking and analytic skills
• Utilize and refine problem solving skills
• Apply and enhance technological competence

Please contact Jeff DiSalvo if you are interested in learning more about this internship opportunity.