The Community Association of The Woodlands

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Brandie Anderson

Parks and Recreation Summer Intern 2006

The Community Association of The Woodlands

“Keeping the Hometown Vision Alive”

Vision We will keep the hometown vision alive and lead the community in perpetuating the values that make The Woodlands the most desirable community in which to live and work.

Mission We provide our members superior services, representation, programs and amenities to preserve the vision and enhance the quality of life that attracted all of us to The Woodlands.

Values Preserve the natural environment and master plan. Promote safe and healthy neighborhoods. Provide attentive services with the best value. Foster a sense of community.

Job Description and Responsibilities

-Intern works under the supervision of the Project Manager and works closely with the Project Specialist.

-The intern usually works on one major project throughout the summer and assists with similar projects and daily tasks as needed.

-The position is full time (40 hours per week) and involves both office and field work (60 % office, 40% field).

-The Woodlands Parks and Recreation Department maintains over 80 parks and more than 100 miles of pathways for the 68,000 residents of The Woodlands – and the area is still growing!

-Available facilities include playgrounds, pools, sports fields, stocked fishing ponds, performance stage, recreation center and a skate park. Planned facilities include a BMX track, dog park and fully accessible playground.

Requirements & Qualifications

-Junior or senior at a four-year school majoring in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences or a related field.

-Knowledge and understanding of a variety of recreational activities and events that could take place throughout the summer.

-Proficient organizational, writing, and oral communication skills.

-Good interpersonal skills so that I could communicate well with employees and local residents.

-Have ability to learn new software programs.

Benefits & Opportunities

I worked a minimum of 40 hour work weeks, $10.00 an hour!

Concert in The Park Summer Series which helped me develop my public speaking skills.

Worked as a Day Camp Counselor for a week; this was a great opportunity to get away from the

office and be a kid again!

Achievements

I think that I have had many achievements interning with The Community Association of The Woodlands. This internship has helped me to grasp a better understanding of how City Recreation programs work. It has also helped me to begin making the transformation from a student to a professional.

                                    Contact Information
                         The Community Association of The Woodlands
                                    8203 Millenium Forest Dr.
                                    The Woodlands, TX 77381
                                        281-210-3900
                         http://www.thewoodlandsassociations.org/