Student Representative to the Park and Recreation Board

The City of Isanti Park and Recreation Board are seeking a student representative to actively serve on the Board. The members of the Park and Recreation Board encourage all students meeting the qualifications as provided within this announcement to apply for the position. Details regarding the position, duties, and application requirements have been provided below.

Qualifications
· High school student (ages 14-18).
· A resident of the City of Isanti.
· Has an interest in local government and / or park and recreation issues.

Description and Duties
The position is a one-year commitment. The individual must have a strong sense of responsibility for the duties that are assigned to the position. The student member is expected to attend monthly meetings. The Park Board meets the fourth Tuesday of each month from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council chambers.

The student representative will strive to identify and satisfy the general needs of the youth of the community; and will actively provide their perspective on park related issues. The student representative will also be responsible for submitting a quarterly written article to the Isantian, which discusses student-focused opportunities and interests. (The maintenance / development of a regular column for students.)

To Apply:
Please review and submit the following:

1. Read the requirements and description / duties for the position.

2. Write a letter of intention explaining what you can offer to the Park and Recreation Board and how you think you could best serve as a student representative on the Board.

3. Include two (2) letters of recommendation.

4. Mail, fax, e-mail, or hand-deliver the information listed above to:

City of Isanti
Attn: Lisa Krause
110 First Avenue NW
PO Box 428
Isanti, MN 55040

Fax: (763) 444-5560
Phone: (763) 444-5512
lkrause@cityofisanti.us