Summer Intern

Do you want to make a positive impact and have new adventures?

Do you love working with kids?

If you answered yes, this internship is for YOU!

Trailblazer Child and Youth Program partners with the US Navy to place interns at bases across the United States and around the world. In this role, you'll work as a teaching assistant to provide child care and recreation for military children at Navy CYP facilities. It's an awesome way to earn money, get college credit, build your career, have lots of fun, and make a positive impact on society!

Summer 2026 internships typically begin in May or June and end in August or September. You'll get more information about available locations and dates during the interview process that begins in February 2026.

Why it's great:

• Airfare, housing, and local transportation are paid
• Share a rental car with your roommates in most stateside locations
• Earn $17.75-$19.28/hour and work 40 hours per week (that's $8,500-$9,000 pre-tax!)
• Earn upper division credits
• Explore your area on evenings and weekends
• Make new friends
• Prepare for your career and get great references

The details:

• Internships have set dates and are 12-18 weeks long, depending on location
• Hours are usually 8:00-5:00, Monday through Friday, with an 30-60 minutes off for lunch
• You'll help with things like reading, playing outside, teaching music, crafts, field trips, sports and recreation, meal time, nap time, and other activities

What do I need to thrive in this role?

• Any major
• US Citizenship
• Positive attitude
• Flexibility
• Professional demeanor
• Experience working with children is a bonus but not necessary

Cool...I have some questions:

• Do I have to join the Navy? Nope. You'll be part of the supplemental staff, so you'll have access to the base as a civilian...no boot camp necessary
• Do I have to be a Utah Tech University student? Also nope. We work with students from universities across the United States. Participation in this program won't affect your status at your current institution
• Who will I work with? Cohorts usually include 4-10 people. You'll travel to work together and live with a roommate of your same gender
• What's the catch? Great question! While the Navy sponsors this internship, you will be responsible to pay the following costs:
  • Tuition for the credits you earn ($260/credit). Stateside internships require three credits and overseas internships require five credits
  • $18 for fingerprinting as part of your background check
  • Internship deposit: $500 for stateside or $1,000 for overseas (fully refundable when housing, car, and uniform are returned in good condition at the end of the internship)
  • Food and recreation costs during your internship

We are so excited to hear from you!

In accordance with US Department of Defense Contract Employee requirements, selection for this role is conditional upon passing a background check and drug screening.