Parks Intern Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $13.78 - $19.99 Hourly
Location : Human Resources, 401 E Virginia St. McKinney, TX 75069, TX
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: 252600277
Department: Parks Maintenance
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 5:00 PM Central
Summary
WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. That's why we exist. Join us and start making a difference today.
OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under general supervision of the Division Manager, or designee, this position provides the opportunity to perform a full range of duties related to the functions of the Department. You will have the opportunity to work on real projects that align with your interests and career aspirations.
Your role in the group is an important one, your work is taken seriously, and you are counted on as a contributing member of a team. This internship will culminate in the implementation, as practical, and presentation of a final project that will contribute to both the City of McKinney and your academic and professional development.
Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with researching local, state, and national programs, policies, etc. to ensure our department is at or above standard.
• Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.

When Assigned to Parks & Recreation

• Assists with collecting site data and developing recommendations to improve our parks system.
• Assists with planning and marketing programs and special events.
• Assists in class development, instructor recruitment, class schedule/coordination, marketing and promotions for classes, creating surveys and compiling data from feedback, etc.
• Assists with preparing a wide variety of promotional literature for the endorsement of our facilities, programs, events, and overall communications for the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Assists with registering program participants, maintaining information by keeping classes, fees, etc. current, inputting new programs, etc.
• Assists with preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on class registrations, memberships, usage, revenue, etc.
• Assists with developing, promoting, and coordinating sponsorship opportunities in regard to recreation programs and activities.
• Assists with responding appropriately to citizen inquiries and routes calls to the appropriate City personnel as needed.
• Coordinates and/or provides assistance in coordinating tournament scheduling as needed (for Athletics Assignment).
• Works a flexible schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays and maintains regular attendance as required.
• Drives a city vehicle as needed.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Resourceful and have a natural drive to find answers.
• Ability to demonstrate a sense of responsibility, self-motivation, flexibility and independence
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to operate various types of office equipment and computer programs, such as word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database programs

When Assigned to Parks & Recreation

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) - preferred.

Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute.
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program at an accredited college.
PREFERRD QUALIFICATIONS
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have Class C Texas Driver's License

Physical Demands/Supplemental
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (25 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Some tasks require visual and sound perception and discrimination and oral communications ability.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office setting. May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor. May be subject to frequent bending, reaching, kneeling and lifting. There is limited exposure to environmental conditions.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

• Mental Health Care through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

01
Are you currently enrolled in a College or University?

• Yes
• No

02
Is this internship a requirement for your degree completion?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you require more than 250 hours for this internship?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you anticipate graduating from a College or University within the next 1-2 years?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have previous or current work experience in Parks and Recreation?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have previous or current work experience in administration and/or customer service?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you have previous or current work experience in special event preparations and/or planning?

• Yes
• No

08
Are you comfortable working outside occasionally?

• Yes
• No

Required Question