Student Employment: Masonicare Independent Living Recreation Intern - AY 26/27

Quinnipiac University • Hamden, CT

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About The Position

The Masonicare Independent Living Recreation Intern assists with planning and delivering recreation programs and events for residents. The intern welcomes residents, encourages participation, and provides courteous assistance while helping facilitate activities under staff supervision. The role also supports preparation of program materials, attendance tracking, participant feedback, and upkeep of activity spaces. The position is Federal Work-Study, with a flexible schedule arranged with the supervisor around the student’s class schedule; hours may vary based on department needs and approved events.

Applicants should have an interest in recreation, event management, hospitality, aging services, or a related field; be positive, creative, and dependable; and be comfortable interacting with older adults. Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and customer-service skills are needed, along with the ability to follow directions, work as part of a team, and assist with light program setup.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and semester class schedule. To apply, click Apply at the top of the page and complete the required application.

Requirements

• Interest in recreation, event management, hospitality, aging services, or a related field.
• Positive, creative, and dependable disposition; comfort interacting with older adults.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to follow directions, work as part of a team, and assist with light program setup.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparing, setting up, and cleaning up approved recreation programs and events.
• Welcome residents, encourage participation, and provide courteous program assistance.
• Help facilitate games, crafts, discussions, wellness activities, and special events under staff supervision.
• Prepare calendars, flyers, sign-up sheets, activity materials, and program supplies.
• Track attendance, gather participant feedback, and help summarize program participation.
• Maintain safe, clean, organized, and welcoming activity spaces.
• Follow resident-rights, privacy, safety, infection-prevention, and confidentiality requirements.

What This Job Offers

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