Morale, Well-being, and Recreation Internship

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 Guard's MWR programs.

Duties

Internships are available at the following Coast Guard locations: Base Portsmouth, VA Training Center Yorktown, VA Base Kodiak, AK Base Borinquen, PR Base Cape Cod, New London, CT 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

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.