Internship Opportunities

As caretaker of the city's open space, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department oversees 2,200 acres of park land including 215 parks and playgrounds, 65 squares, urban woodlands and street trees, three active cemeteries, 16 historic burying grounds, and two golf courses. In addition to maintaining the historic integrity of such famous landmarks as Boston Common, the Public Garden, and the other parks comprising Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace, the Parks Department services and upgrades facilities ranging from tot lots to the 527-acre Franklin Park. The Department also programs a wide range of community events and live entertainment in the parks under its jurisdiction.

Internships

Design and Construction Unit
(one position available)
The Design and Construction Unit of the Parks and Recreation Department retains plans for construction in the city's parks. The plans document more than a century's work in the city parks. As such they represent a valuable asset in need of comprehensive review and assessment. The Unit seeks an intern with an interest in library sciences, historic landscape preservation, and/or document conservation to assist in the organization and protection of these resources. Intern will report to the Chief Landscape Architect.

Specific duties will include:

Assess condition of plans
Cross reference plans with existing indexes
Organization of plans and documents
Research best practices and sources of support for management of historic documents
Develop recommendations for storage and retrieval

HOURS: 20 hours per week (flexible)
SALARY: Unpaid (will work with school for college credit)
TRANSPORTATION: A car is best, however our offices are accessible by public transportation.
DRESS CODE: Office casual
CONTACT: Please submit a written expression of interest and qualifications to

Kenneth Crasco, Chief Landscape Architect
Boston Parks and Recreation Department
1010 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
or by fax at (617) 635-3256

Marketing Department
(one position available)
Intern will report to the Marketing Director and Director of Event Development, who possess first-hand experience of the internship process. The Marketing Department has a clear understanding of what the student should gain from the internship experience and how it complements the formal academic process. The intern will be exposed to the core responsibilities necessary for a future position in the communications, political and/or consulting fields. The Department will assist interns with the preparation of resumes and writing samples.

This internship will provide broad exposure to all facets of public relations in a busy city government department including media and community relations, inter-governmental affairs, marketing, special events, client relations, and corporate sponsorships. Specific duties will include:

Assist with execution of special events including park openings, special events, concert series, and fundraisers
Assist in the preparation of briefings and speaking points for events
Assist with media relations including press releases, advisories and media follow-up
Assist with research to identify sponsors
Assist with compiling and disseminating sponsorship proposals
Assist with scheduling Mayoral engagements at Department events
Manage news clipping system

HOURS: 20-25 hours per week (flexible)
SALARY: Unpaid (will work with school for college credit)
TRANSPORTATION: A car is best, however our offices are accessible by public transportation.
DRESS CODE: Casual, except for client meetings and some events, which may require business attire.
Contact: Suzanne Taylor, (617) 635-4505 ext. 3039.

*Please submit your resume and cover letter via email to Suzanne Taylor, SuzanneT@ci.boston.ma.us.

Park Ranger Division Mounted Patrol Unit
(number of positions to be determined)
This internship will provide limited exposure to the diverse role and responsibilities of the Boston Park Ranger Mounted Patrol Unit. The opportunity will specifically provide the intern(s) a working experience with the care and training of horses and general stable management. Position is ideally suited for those individuals considering pre-veterinary studies, large animal care, or careers in stable management.

Intern will report to a Boston Park Ranger Mounted Unit Supervisor who will have experience with the internship process. Specific duties will include but not be limited to:

Basic handling
Feeding and watering
Grooming, clipping, and bathing
Mucking and bedding
Tack and equipment maintenance
Basic veterinary care
Basic farrier care
Transportation

HOURS: 20-25 Hours per week / some weekends / flexible
SALARY: Unpaid (will work with school for college credit)
TRANSPORTATION: Vehicle is clearly preferred due to location of main offices in Franklin Park. Public transportation is available but not direct.
CONTACT: Lt. Reginald Sampson or Sgt. Hodari Keels, (617) 635-7383

Permitting Unit
(two positions available)
The Permitting Unit is responsible for scheduling over 200,000 hours of athletics and special events annually. The internship will expose each student to the daily operations of a major urban parks system. Students will have a variety of observational and "hands-on" experiences both in the office and out in the field. The Department will assist interns with the preparation of resumes and writing samples. Students may have the opportunity to assist in the following areas: