What are the responsibilities and job description for the Morale, Well-being, and Recreation Internship position at United States Coast Guard, Community Services Command?
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.
As an MWR Intern, you will:
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.
Responsibilities:
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
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.