Employment and Internships - Suffolk, VA

 Greetings from Suffolk Parks & Recreation!

 

Suffolk Parks & Recreation currently has a few positions available that we wanted to pass on to students at JMU including both paid employment opportunities and non-paid internships. 

 

Paid Job Openings:

Suffolk Parks & Recreation currently has paid position openings in the areas listed below.  To apply online and check out the City’s Total Compensation Package, please visit www.suffolkva.us.  The City of Suffolk is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  

• Recreation Leader (Fitness Center) 
  • NOTE:  Position closes on 8/28/2024.
• Recreation Leader (Athletics)
  • NOTE:  Position closes on 8/25/2024
• **Recreation Leader (Seasonal PT Special Events)**   Starts November 24 and ends January 25
  • NOTE:  Position closes on 8/27/2024
•  Recreation Specialist (Youth and Teen Programs)
  • NOTE:  Position closes on 9/1/2024

 

To apply for job openings:  Visit www.suffolkva.us and follow the employment tab.

 

Internship Openings:  

Please note that Internships with Suffolk Parks & Recreation are un-paid and do fall under the City’s Volunteer Management Program.  Interested students are encouraged to check with their Schools Career Management Center and Academic Advisors about federal work study grants or stipend program opportunities that may be available through the school.

 

• Parks and Recreation 360 Internship:
  • This internship position is based out of the Business Services Division of Parks & Recreation but is customized to the students’ career goals and the needs of the City.  Experience may include time in Athletics, Special Events, Parks, Before and After School Care, Fitness etc.  This internship experience provides the student with the ability to work in various areas of Parks & Recreation to gain a well-rounded and complete internship experience.  

 

To apply for an internship:  Students should submit a resume and cover letter to Jason Pittman, Recreation Supervisor at jpittman@suffolkva.us.

 

Jason Pittman, CPRP

Recreation Supervisor- Special Programs

City of Suffolk / Parks & Recreation
134 S. 6th St., Suffolk VA 23434

P (757) 514-7268 C (757) 404-2336

www.suffolkva.us