EQUESTRIAN INTERN

EQUESTRIAN INTERN

SALARY$16.00 Hourly

LOCATION Granger, IA

JOB TYPE Temporary/Seasonal

DEPARTMENT Polk County Conservation Board

Under direct supervision of a specified Unit Manager, assists in performing duties as assigned in accordance with the student’s educational program and the needs of the unit to which the student is assigned; and to perform related duties as assigned. Assists in varied assignments such as technical/professional work, research, analysis, and other duties as assigned.

This Intern position is with Polk County Conservation Equine Department.  The ideal candidate will need to be able to commit to 40 hours a week starting May 20, 2024, and ending August 11, 2024.

For more information on working with Conservation, go to: https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/about-us/work-with-us/

For more info on the Equestrian Department, go to: https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/jester-park-equestrian-center/

Illustrative Examples of Work

1. 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.
2. 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:

• 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Training and Experience

• Enrollment at a post-secondary school in coursework relevant to the duties of the unit to which assigned.