Recreation Intern

The City of Humboldt is seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual for the Summer 2026 Recreation Intern position. Humboldt is a small community (4,792) that boasts many recreation facilities, programs, and events which will provide a well-rounded and comprehensive experience for someone looking into a career in Recreation or related field.

The Recreation Intern will be involved in all aspects of the Recreation Department including the Recreation Center, youth and adult sports, special events/programming, and aquatics. The selected candidate will gain valuable experience and insight in the areas including, but not limited to, programming, special events, concession operations, facility management and supervision, aquatics, customer service, & marketing/promotions. The position will run from May-August and is expected to work 20-40 hours per week depending on assigned responsibilities. The intern must be available to work a varied schedule, including mornings, evenings and occasional weekends. A flexible start date can be arranged to work around school schedules. The compensation rate is $14hr.

Individuals interested should submit an application, resume and cover letter to paxtonp@cityofhumboldt.org by Sunday, March 1st, 2026. Applications can be found on the City of Humboldt website.