Campus Recreation Intern - Special Projects

Job Summary: 

The Campus Recreation Intern will gain comprehensive administrative and programmatic experience across various departmental areas. They will assist professional staff with tasks and projects during their internship, focusing on specific interests as needed throughout the academic year. Additionally, the intern may coordinate student employees, programs, and services within the departmental structure. Reporting to the Director of Campus Recreation, they will collaborate closely with other professional staff. 

Responsibilities:  

This position will work with multiple departments within Campus Recreation, similar tasks may include, but are not limited to:   

Facilities and Operations  

• Answer questions for students, faculty, staff, and the community by phone or in-person. 
• Providing support to the front desk staff, as needed 
• Report and communicate facility issues or concerns. 
• Educate and enforce policies and procedures. 
• Work with facilities and operations staff on other tasks and projects as needed. 

Programs 

• Assist with various programs and events.  
• Brainstorm ideas and provide feedback for programs and events.  
• Report any program or event related issues or concerns. 
• Work with programs staff on other various tasks and projects. 
• Identifying budget for program supplies and staffing  

Marketing  

• Assisting the Marketing Team with tabling efforts, as needed  
• Brainstorming ideas for engaging content with Marketing Team for all social media platforms  
• Collaborate with other departments, within Campus Recreation and the university, to promote events.  

Office/Day-to-Day Duties  

• Researching and benchmarking related to recreational pursuits and insights  
• Copying, filing, notetaking and other daily tasks in the office  
• Contacting vendors for quotes or to gather information by phone, email, or in-person.  
• Complete other various office tasks at the request of the Director.  
  • Sharepoint 
  • Student Development  
  • LinkedIn Learning/BizLibrary Training  

Other duties as assigned.  

Requirements:  

• Graduate level students are strongly preferred 
• Current FAU student and enrolled in a minimum of 3 credits.  
• Currently have a GPA of 2.5 or greater  
• Authorized to work in the United States  
• Must be willing to work some early mornings, late nights, and weekends. 
• Exhibit strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. 
• Self-starter, who is comfortable working independently and within a team.  
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification are preferred 

What You Will Do and Learn:

• Communication Skills: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization    
  • Exemplify effective verbal and written communication through proper in-person, phone, and email etiquette.
  • Follow-up messages and reporting.
  • Presentation of research data
• Work Ethic & Professionalism: Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management, and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image.
  • Gain experience working in a professional environment (being punctual, adhering to dress code)
  • Prioritization of tasks with a focus on customer service
  • Providing accurate information about our programs services and facilities, educating patrons on policies and procedures, and ensuring safe and proper use of fitness equipment
• Teamwork/Collaboration Skills: Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and participants representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints.
  • Interact with other FAU departments, FAU patrons, and community partners.
  • Planning, coordination, and execution of projects
  • Effective communication with co-workers and supervisors 
• Critical Thinking Skills: Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems.
  • Assist with student, parent, faculty, staff, employer, and community member questions with a courteous and professional demeanor by utilizing knowledge of the department and the university.
  • Analyze and procure solutions regarding events, facilities, and staff or participants issues.
• Leadership Skills: Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others.
  • Use of innovative thinking to assist department.
  • Serve as a role model to other students by approaching tasks with confidence and a positive attitude. 
• Digital Technology Skills: Select and use appropriate technology to accomplish a given task. The individual is also able to apply computing skills to solve problems.
  • Utilize computer software such as: Microsoft Office, InnoSoft Fusion, Fitness EMS
  • Assistance with department’s social media platforms and Flickr account 
  • Perform clerical duties, including copying, filing, scanning, etc.
• Global/Intercultural Fluency: Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions.
  • Respectful engagement with multi-culture and diverse students, employers, and staff
• Career and Self-Development Skills: Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning.
  • Assuming duties that will help one progress professionally 
    • Attendance at Career Fairs and workshops  
    • LinkedIn Learning course completion 
  • Establish relationships with people who can help one professionally
    • Networking with industry partners