Loyd Park Party Obstacle Course

Intern Responsibilities​

Job Description
​​Under close supervision and mentorship of professional staff; undertakes one or more assigned activities and/or projects of fixed duration requiring an intermediate degree of knowledge and skill within a defined area of administrative or technical specialty. Duties may vary based on assignment and location of work (office, library, outdoors, etc.). Specifically manage the Adventure Day Kid's Program during the week and the Movies on the Beach every Saturday night while planning events every couple of weeks.

Qualifications
Must have a High School Diploma or GED and currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a Bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
 
No experience required
 
Valid Texas Class C Driver's License
Benefits/Opportunities
The other intern and I had a starting pay at $10.75. A few weeks into the internship the department performed an evaluation and changed the pay to $11.41 to fit the median distribution of internship pay in the state. If desired, interns are allowed to stay in R.V.'s at the park which can be provided to them at no expense. The internship provides vast opportunities such as networking with the other components of the department such as with the recreation facilities, the natatorium, golf courses, etc. Networking is a great value with a seasonal internship job at Loyd Park as you are able to meet the directors in charge of the department and make connections with them that could lead into a future job or career in the Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation department. Hours are very flexible and the job is educational when it comes to dealing with issues and learning how to properly communicate to customers.
Achievements
The internship has taught me how to plan and implement events and programs in the real world work environment. My supervisor, the other intern, and I spent many hours of our week planning and brainstorming all of the possible events and activities to have in the park and which would potentially be the most successful. A major achievement that I have taken from the internship at Loyd Park is being able to successfully execute an event on a large scale. Our Loyd Park Party, which is the biggest event of the summer at the park, had over 1,200 participants attend. The event included having an In N' Out food truck, inflatables, lawn games, & more! Also, the internship allowed me to meet the other staff in charge of the Lake Parks in the city, which is very beneficial networking wise and being able to understand how the chemistry works in the work environment.

Contact Information

The best contact to acquire and learn more about the internship at Loyd Park will be best done by contacting Chris Chastain. He is the Lake Parks Operations Supervisor at Loyd Park and is also in charge of interviewing and hiring the interns. The best way to reach Chris Chastain is by his email at cchastain@gptx.org.