Get Paid to PLAY!

Gain professional experience with a special recreation and park district in Northern California. There are two intern positions available - one working primarily in Recreation Programming and one in primarily Parks and Facilities Management.

Please note that we are not currently recruiting for a Recreation & Parks Internship position at this time. Next intern selections will take place for the Fall 2025 semester.

Recreation Internship

A well rounded opportunity with exposure to Administration, Adult and Youth Sports, Special Events, Mature Adults, Leisure Interest Classes, After School Programs, Aquatics (seasonally), and Camps. Opportunity to work in a culturally diverse area assisting with Community Development including grant partnerships, multi-agency collaborations, food programs and nutrition, budgeting, scheduling and other community support services. Intern projects are mutually agreed upon.

Parks Internship

A well rounded opportunity with exposure to parks administration, budgeting, scheduling, hands-on parks and facilities maintenance and operations, special event planning and set-up, grant work, and capital projects. Possible projects include park installations, interpretation guides, Park Bike Rally coordination and/or other Intern projects mutually agreed upon.

CARD has internships available during Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters. Below are the application due dates for each duration.

Fall Semester: Due July 1st

Spring Semester: Due February 1st 

Summer Semester: Due May 1st