Intern - Storybook Gardens B9914

by City of London

Reference #: 3319-en_US
Position Type: Any
Location: London, Ontario
Date Posted: Feb 03, 2026
City of London

Job Description

 

 

 File Number:

 3319 Employee Group: Mgmt Non Union

Service Area:

 Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services Division: Recreation and Sport

Job Type:

 Full-Time Temporary (up to 15 weeks) # of Openings:

1

 

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Manager of Storybook Gardens, the Park Programming Intern will support the planning, coordination, and development of new and enhanced programming initiatives at Storybook Gardens. This role will contribute to expanding year-round park programming, strengthening community engagement, and developing new revenue-generating opportunities.

Key areas of focus include the development of a proposed outdoor day camp program, coordination of school group and camp bookings, support for City of London and external camp field trips, and assistance with special events and seasonal programming such as Festival Fridays and community movie nights.

The intern will work collaboratively with the Recreation and Sport Division, including the Storybook Gardens Team, Programs Team and Day Camp Program Team, gaining hands-on experience in municipal recreation operations, program development, and event coordination while contributing to meaningful community-based experiences for children and families.

 

Work Performed:

  • Assist in the planning, coordination, and development of new park programming offerings at Storybook Gardens.
  • Support the creation of a proposal for a new outdoor day camp program, including program structure, schedules, staffing needs, and operational considerations.
  • Assist with school group programming, group bookings, and on-site coordination for visiting schools, City of London camps, and external camps.
  • Support planning and delivery of seasonal and special events, including Festival Fridays, community movie nights, and other park-based activities.
  • Assist with site coordination and logistics related to programming, including space use, schedules, and activity setup.
  • Support volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and training related to park programs and events.
  • Assist with booking and coordinating entertainment, performers, and program facilitators for the park.
  • Conduct research and benchmarking on best practices for municipal park programming and recreation delivery.
  • Assist with the development of promotional materials, schedules, training resources, and internal documentation.
  • Participate in budget tracking, attendance monitoring, and summary reporting for programs and events.
  • Support internal communications, planning meetings, and contribute ideas to enhance participant and guest experience.

 

Skills and Abilities:

  • Enrolled in or graduate of a program in Recreation and Leisure, Tourism, Child and Youth Studies, Education (including Teacher’s College), Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated experience in children’s programming or recreation-based program delivery.
  • Ability to contribute to creative program design and development for youth and family audiences.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
  • Strong interest in working with children and families in a recreational setting.
  • Creative problem-solver with enthusiasm for community engagement and program innovation.

 

Qualifications:

Eligibility under the City of London Internship Program as follows (see below):

MUST MEET CRITERIA AS EITHER A NEW IMMIGRANT, PERSON WITH A SELF-DECLARED DISABILITY, INDIGENOUS PERSON, RACIALIZED PERSON/VISIBLE MINORITY, OR A RECENT LOCAL POST-SECONDARY GRADUATE.

New immigrant:

  • Persons who have gained permanent residency status and/or naturalized citizenship status; having arrived in Canada 0 – 5 years.
  • Graduate of a recognized post-secondary education institute with Canadian equivalency
  • English benchmark level 6 or above
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada

OR

Person with a self-declared disability which poses employment barriers:

  • Persons who identify as having one or more disabilities. City of London follows the definition of Disability as allowed under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

OR

Indigenous Persons:

  • Person who identify as Aboriginal, First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indian.

OR

Racialized Persons/Visible Minorities:

  • Persons, other than Indigenous persons, who are non-Caucasian in race. Also persons who have racial meanings attributed to them as a group in ways that negatively impacts their work and social life.

OR

Recent local post-secondary graduate:

  • City of London residents currently residing or having left London within the last year ONLY and who have graduated from a recognized postsecondary institution.
  • Limited work experience in their chosen field.

 

Compensation Information

$23.11/hr. 

This posting is for (1) internship opportunity for a duration of up to 15 weeks. 

This opportunity is scheduled to be in-person.  Evening and weekend work may be required. 

Police Record Check

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Police Check (VSC).