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          internships, volunteer, parks, ecoadventures, fit2lead, youth, therapeutic recreation Internships at Parks Internships at Parks PIP, Fit2Lead After School Program, youth internship, internship, Fit2Lead recreation-culture get-involved jobs-employment internships get-involved internships all-residents, business-owners, students apply-for You can apply for an internship at Parks or businesses can apply to hire an intern. <h2><strong>Therapeutic Recreation Internships</strong></h2> <p>If you are an undergraduate or graduate student and enjoy community recreation, kid's camps, aquatics, disability sports, inclusion and the outdoors, then an internship with the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation &amp; Open Spaces Department&rsquo;s Therapeutic, Recreation and Inclusion unit might be a good fit for you.</p> <p>If you are interested in Therapeutic, Recreation and Inclusion internships, send your resume, transcripts and a cover letter to our <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Internship Coordinator</a> or call 786-635-9657(County Cell)/305-755-7848(Office).</p> <hr /> <h2><strong>Assistant Director's Office Internship</strong></h2> <p>Interning in the Assistant Director for Operation's office with the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department offers high-level exposure to the overall operation, administration and planning associated with a large and multifunctional parks system. Specific tasks give interns experience in the county's legislative process, exposure to a large capital development program, an understanding of decision making and policy formulation/recommendation and the opportunity to conduct performance improvement and efficiency studies.</p> <hr /> <h2><strong>Wellness &amp; Fitness Internship</strong></h2> <p>A wellness &amp; fitness intern working with the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department will have the opportunity to apply health and fitness classroom learning in the communities that we serve across the county. Miami-Dade County Parks is in the process of implementing exciting new programs which are aimed at teaching children how to live an active and healthy lifestyle, with a focus on having fun!</p> <p>Interns would be assigned to one or more parks where they would support park managers in partnering with the communities in the successful implementation of these programs. This is a great opportunity for an intern that wants to make a positive impact on the lives of children by working with and educating them on fitness and nutrition. He/she would also be exposed to administration and management function.</p> <hr /> <h2><strong>Operations Internship</strong></h2> <p>Interning in operations with the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department exposes students to large resource-based metropolitan parks, community recreation parks and regional administration. One track offers interns a rotation at a park, which includes off-road bicycle trails, a dog park, a lake with wakeboarding and sailing, a farm village, a soccer complex and the opportunity to work with vendors who provide a variety of services and special events.</p> <p>Another track offers exposure to marinas and many of Miami-Dade County&rsquo;s coastal parks, which include a variety of facilities and opportunities to work with vendors as well. While the general tracks have been identified, internships in operations are varied depending on an individual's interests, as well as the special Parks events scheduled during the time of the internship.</p> <hr /> <h2><strong>Communications Internship</strong></h2> <p>Communicating our news, products, services, and events to media, residents and visitors through marketing and public relations is crucial for our success. You will work directly with marketing professionals to assist in the creation of marketing materials, including press releases, ads, collaterals, web pages, and social media messaging.</p> noFee
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          fit-2-lead-park-internship-program ser1471983592974680 local county miami-dade department department Parks, Recreation and Open SpacesPROS Contact Us /global/recreation/contact-parks.page About Us /global/recreation/about-parks.page /global/publicrecords/search.page Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department <p>We create outstanding recreational, natural and cultural experiences to enrich you and enhance the quality of life for our community for this and future generations.</p> <p>We build memorable experiences and communities through well-designed parks and open spaces that are efficient, accessible, engaging and aesthetically pleasing, guided by our Parks Open Space Master Plan.</p> <p>We offer year-round park and recreation programs for local children, adults and people with disabilities. Camps are held in the spring and summer during public school breaks. After-school activities are focused on fitness, nutrition and wellness, and developing an appreciation of nature, science and the cultural arts.</p> <p>We also maintain the median strips, road shoulders and causeways for County roadways, busways, Metrorail and Metromover.</p> <ul> <li><a href="/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1540327239557614">Join Our Team</a></li> <li><a href="/global/recreation/rules-regulations.page">Rules &amp; Regulations</a></li> </ul> /resources/images/banners/parks02.jpg Director Christina White Christina White /global/government/biographies/parks-recreation-open-spaces.page Hickman Building - 275 NW 2nd Street [loc1462484205924662] : Miami ^ 33128 loc1462484205924662 305-755-7800 /global/recreation/home.page facebook twitter instagram <a class="twitter-timeline" href="https://twitter.com/MiamiDadeParks" data-widget-id="732212750823370752">Tweets by @MiamiDadeParks</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> <p>To request materials in an accessible format, or if you require special accomodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator:</p> Miami-Dade Parks ADA Coordinator [email protected] 305-755-7848 parks-recreation-and-open-spaces org1462997233134731 loc1462484205924662 Hickman Building 275 NW 2nd Street Miami 33128 305-755-7800 /global/recreation/home.page facebook,twitter,instagram https://www.facebook.com/miamidadeparks,https://twitter.com/miamidadeparks,http://instagram.com/miamidadeparks

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