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Mar 27, 2026

Now Launching: Parks and Recreation College Internship Program!


San Joaquin County Parks & Recreation is excited to launch our new College Internship Program in partnership with our Human Resources Division and San Joaquin County’s Internship Program.

We’re creating opportunities for college and university students to gain hands-on experience right here in our parks and at Micke Grove Zoo.

Internship opportunities include:

🐾 Animal Care & Conservation
🎓 Zoo Education Programming
📣 Marketing & Social Media

These roles give students the opportunity to work alongside our team, contribute to real projects, and build experience that translates directly into careers in parks, recreation and conservation.

- Open to college and university students
- Fall, Spring, and Summer terms
- San Joaquin County, CA

Apply here: https://sjgov.org/department/hr/programs-services/employee-development/internships/college-internships

📩 Also available on Handshake

These opportunities open doors and give students a real start in the field.

Please share with students who may benefit from this opportunity.

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