Fall 2026 - Education Internship - Jackson, MS
Canopy Careers•Jackson, MS
•Onsite
About The Position
This position supports individualized and group therapeutic recreation services for campus-based programs. The intern will work with program staff to organize and facilitate intramural, recreational, and leisure time activities for youth. Students 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, Special Education, Psychology, or related field.
- Students must satisfactorily complete goals as outlined by college affiliates and their assigned site supervisor.
- Must be enrolled, and in good academic standing, with an accredited academic institution at time of internship.
- Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
- Maturity.
- Self-motivation.
- Comfortable working with families with diverse needs.
- Ability to integrate into an inclusive and passionate team.
Nice To Haves
- Business Professional or Clinical Attire.
- Established contract with academic institution.
- Minimum 100-hour commitment unless stated otherwise in contract.
Responsibilities
- Organize and facilitate intramural, recreational, and leisure time activities for youth.
- Support individualized and group therapeutic recreation services for campus-based programs.
- Work with program staff to organize and facilitate activities.
Benefits
- Academic credit
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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