Morale, Well-being, and Recreation Internship

About the role

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.

What you will do

• 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

Requirements

• 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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

Applications will be reviewed based on: Resume and education Alignment with program goals Availability and preferred location(s) Optional cover letter or advisor recommendations

Documents you must provide

• Resume Academic transcript or proof of enrollment (Optional) Cover letter (Optional) Advisor letter (if seeking academic credit) See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

What to expect next

Please read the "How You Will Be Evaluated Section."

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