Summer 2026 - Recreation & Events Internship - Jackson

Canopy Children's Solutions • Jackson, MS

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About The Position

This position supports individualized and group therapeutic recreation, event
and volunteer services for campus-based programs.
Intern will work with program staff to plan, organize and facilitate
intramural, recreational, and leisure time activities and events for youth.
Student’s must possess excellent oral and written presentation skills,
maturity, self-motivation, and be comfortable working with families with
diverse needs. Students must be able to integrate into our vibrantly
inclusive and passionate team.
This opportunity is unpaid and for academic credit only.

Requirements

• Current students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Education, Recreation, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Marriage & Family Counseling, or related field.
• Must be enrolled, and in good academic standing, with an accredited academic institution at time of internship.
• All interns are required to attend a mandatory 40-hour orientation and training session at the beginning of their internship.
• Business Casual or Clinical Attire
• Established contract with academic institution.
• Minimum 100-hour commitment unless stated otherwise in contract.
• Students must satisfactorily complete goals as outlined by university affiliates and their assigned site supervisor.

Responsibilities

• plan, organize and facilitate intramural, recreational, and leisure time activities and events for youth

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed