Campus Recreation Leadership Intern: Operations & HR

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is offering a Campus Recreation Leadership Intern position within the Division of Student Affairs. The role supports operations, HR, and student development with two concentration tracks: Recreation & Operations or HR & Student Development.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, recruitment, onboarding, data analysis, and engagement initiatives. The internship emphasizes leadership development and cross‑department collaboration in a campus setting.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management; Human Resources; Labor and Employment Relations; or related field.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a professional environment.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (can obtain at hire).
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends.
• Ability to balance academic and job responsibilities.

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

Strong communication

Organization

Time management

Independent and collaborative work

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Education

Pursuing relevant degree

Job description

Penn State University is offering a Campus Recreation Leadership Intern position within the Division of Student Affairs. The role supports operations, HR, and student development with two concentration tracks: Recreation & Operations or HR & Student Development.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, recruitment, onboarding, data analysis, and engagement initiatives. The internship emphasizes leadership development and cross‑department collaboration in a campus setting.