Morale, Well-being, and Recreation Internship

Kodiak, AK - USA

Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Summary

This position is part of the Morale Well-Being and Recreation (MWR) Internship Program which offers both paid and unpaid internship opportunities. The program is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in recreation youth services business operations special events marketing and more within the United States Coast Guards MWR programs.

Duties

Internships are available at the following Coast Guard locations:

Base Portsmouth VA
Base Kodiak AK
U.S. Coast Guard Academy New London CT
Coast Guard Yard Baltimore MD
Base Borinquen PR

Responsibilities

As an MWR Intern you will:

Assist with planning and delivering community recreation and special events.
Support fitness and wellness programming and outreach.
Work with youth and child development programs (location dependent).
Gain exposure to food & beverage lodging and recreational business operations.
Contribute to social media and marketing efforts.
Provide quality customer service to military members and their families.
Participate in staff meetings trainings and cross-functional team projects.
Complete a final project or summary presentation of your experience.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident eligible to work in the United States.
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must apply at least 60 days prior to your desired internship start date.
Must meet any physical requirements relevant to the location (e.g. standing lifting working outdoors).
If selected a suitability background investigation will be conducted for your position. Assignment decisions-including participation and continued placement-are at the sole discretion of the Community Services Command (CSC) or hosting command.

Qualifications

Internship candidates should:

Be actively enrolled in a degree program in Recreation Hospitality Fitness Sports Management Child & Youth Development Marketing Business Administration or a related field.
Be in good academic standing.
Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Show professionalism initiative and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic service-focused environment.

Education

You must be currently enrolled at least half-time in an accredited college or university. A transcript or verification of enrollment may be required.

Some internships may qualify for academic credit-please confirm with your institution.

Additional information

Housing and some meals are provided at select locations.
Internship length and duties vary by site and season.
Interns are not federal employees but may be eligible for limited benefits depending on funding and assignment.
This is a valuable opportunity to gain real-world experience while supporting service members and their families.
Please review supplemental links (located on the internship webpage) for:
- Duty descriptions.
- Program expectations.
- Application process details.
should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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SummaryThis position is part of the Morale Well-Being and Recreation (MWR) Internship Program which offers both paid and unpaid internship opportunities. The program is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in recreation youth services business operations special events marketing and...