Campus Recreation Leadership Intern — Operations & HR

Penn State; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State's Campus Recreation Leadership Intern role supports operations, HR, and student development across two tracks: Recreation & Operations or HR & Student Development. The internship serves 600+ student employees and emphasizes leadership, assessment, and organizational effectiveness.

The program offers hands-on experience in a complex university setting, with shared responsibilities across all interns and a capstone project tied to strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student in a related field with strong communication and time management skills.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (can obtain at hire).
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends.
• Balance academic and job responsibilities while contributing to Campus Recreation operations.

Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to staff meetings and trainings.
• Collaborate on departmental assessment and reporting projects.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate staff development initiatives.
• Complete a capstone project aligned with departmental strategic priorities.
• Engage in cross-department experiences to build systems-level understanding.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Independence

Collaboration

CPR/AED and First Aid

Education

Enrolled in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management; Human Resources; Labor and Employment Relations; or related field

Job description

Penn State's Campus Recreation Leadership Intern role supports operations, HR, and student development across two tracks: Recreation & Operations or HR & Student Development. The internship serves 600+ student employees and emphasizes leadership, assessment, and organizational effectiveness.

The program offers hands-on experience in a complex university setting, with shared responsibilities across all interns and a capstone project tied to strategic priorities.