Morale, Well-being, and Recreation Internship

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • $0.01 Per Hour

Highlights

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. 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.

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Morale, Well-being, and Recreation Internship

Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Coast Guard

Community Services Command; Morale, Well-being, and Recreation (MWR)

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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.

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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.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

Location

Many vacancies in the following locations:

Kodiak, AK

New London, CT

Borinquen Air Station, PR

Portsmouth, VA

Yorktown, VA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $0.01 - $18 per hour

Depending on internship type and location; unpaid academic credit options available.

Pay scale & grade

NF 1

Promotion potential 1 - Unpaid and NF-01 Rec-aid.

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Temporary - Internships

Occupations and job series

  • 0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number ST-13027523-26-LLO Control number 880718800

This job is open to

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Students

Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.

Clarification from the agency

Accepting applications. Offering Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter internships. Must start application 60 days before the internships begins.

Duties

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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

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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

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Candidates 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.

Benefits

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applications will be reviewed based on:

  • Resume and education
  • Alignment with program goals
  • Availability and preferred location(s)
  • Optional cover letter or advisor recommendations

Benefits

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Required documents

Required Documents

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  • Resume
  • Academic transcript or proof of enrollment
  • (Optional) Cover letter
  • (Optional) Advisor letter (if seeking academic credit)

See How to Apply for instructions.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Submit your application via email to: feedback@uscgmwr.org

Subject Line: [Your Last Name] - MWR Internship Application - [Preferred Location]

Please include:

  • Your resume
  • Cover letter/Essay (include location of interest and desired semester on cover)
  • Official transcript
  • Letter of recommendation

Also include:

  • Preferred internship dates
  • Location preferences (ranked, if multiple)
  • Whether you are seeking a paid or unpaid position

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted no later than 60 days before the desired internship start date.

Agency contact information

MWR Internship Program Manager

Email feedback@uscgmwr.org Address United States Coast Guard, Community Services Command

2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE

Washington, DC 20593

US

Next steps

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

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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  • Resume
  • Academic transcript or proof of enrollment
  • (Optional) Cover letter
  • (Optional) Advisor letter (if seeking academic credit)

See How to Apply for instructions.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

Submit your application via email to: feedback@uscgmwr.org

Subject Line: [Your Last Name] - MWR Internship Application - [Preferred Location]

Please include:

  • Your resume
  • Cover letter/Essay (include location of interest and desired semester on cover)
  • Official transcript
  • Letter of recommendation

Also include:

  • Preferred internship dates
  • Location preferences (ranked, if multiple)
  • Whether you are seeking a paid or unpaid position

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted no later than 60 days before the desired internship start date.

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Agency contact information

MWR Internship Program Manager

Email feedback@uscgmwr.org Address United States Coast Guard, Community Services Command

2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE

Washington, DC 20593

US

Next steps

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

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Additional locations

Yorktown, VA

U.S. Coast Guard

Agency contact information

MWR Internship Program Manager

Email feedback@uscgmwr.org Address United States Coast Guard, Community Services Command

2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE

Washington, DC 20593

US

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Learn more about what its like to work at U.S. Coast Guard, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.

https://www.coastguardmwr.org/internships

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.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

Many vacancies in the following locations:

Kodiak, AK

New London, CT

Borinquen Air Station, PR

Portsmouth, VA

Yorktown, VA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $0.01 - $18 per hour

Depending on internship type and location; unpaid academic credit options available.

Pay scale & grade

NF 1

Promotion potential 1 - Unpaid and NF-01 Rec-aid.

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Temporary - Internships

Occupations and job series

  • 0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number ST-13027523-26-LLO Control number 880718800

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