LARPD is seeking summer interns to support summer camps within the Community Services Department. Applicants should have the equivalent of one year of college credits completed toward a degree. Preference will be given to candidates who have some experience working with youth ages 5-12 with special needs. Interested candidates should complete an application online. The intern will be responsible for key deliverables while learning about special districts and the Livermore community.
- Why do you want to work at LARPD?
- What is your current future career interest?
Resumes are encouraged but not required.
Community Services Intern Project Plan
The Community Services team is seeking a summer intern for a 7-10-week assignment. The goal of the internship is to allow a student to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced youth development and recreation staff and assisting in promoting a safe, healthy environment within the camp setting by providing emotional support to the participants.
Key duties
- Provides guidance, support, and assistance to staff throughout the week, which includes managing camper behavior issues, stress, and personal care needs
- Process critical incidents with supervisory staff.
- Participate in the intern group project.
- Provide support and be a role model to all participants.
Key deliverables will be:
- A training plan for camp staff to better understand best practices in working with children with special needs.
- Protocols to be followed when a situation arises with a child and what steps to take
- A template to be used for a behavior plan to include goals and actions.
What learning will occur for the intern?
- Working in a recreation setting for a special district
- Being part of a strong staff team
- The creation of action plans to be used in a camp setting
- Communication with staff, participants, and parents
Timing
June- August 9th. Interns may start and end later but need to be present for the core Sessions slated for the entire month of June, July, and through August 9th.
Work hours will be Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm, 30 hours per week during the ten weeks of employment. The pay rate will be $20 per hour. All interns will be required to successfully complete a Department of Justice fingerprint clearance and undergo a TB test as a condition of employment.
Reasonable accommodation:
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the selection process. Request for reasonable accommodation during the selection process may be made by contacting the Human Resources Office prior to the final filing date.
LARPD is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization.