HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIPS

Looking for an exciting opportunity in the Hospitality Industry? HERSHEY ENTERTAINMENT & RESORTS offers an Internship Program that’s too HIP to be beat! Within the Hospitality Internship Program (HIP), four core disciplines (Food & Beverage, Guest Services, Recreation, Convention Services) allow you the chance to explore various areas of the Hospitality Industry and gain real-life experience relative to your school studies.

The Hospitality Internship Program is a unique program where interns receive the opportunity to gain managerial skills and customize their experience. From leading guest activities in the Recreation Department to organizing a formal banquet event, you will receive the ultimate sweet experience.

A Sweet Experience

Develop a wide range of skills. Build your resume. Network with professionals and peers within the hospitality fields: Build professional relationships with the very best. As an intern you have the opportunity to interact with every level-from management to other interns participating in the program.

Enjoy great perks and privileges throughout the company: Interns have the opportunity to receive a number of discounts at each property including FREE admission to HERSHEYPARK and discounts on select merchandise and food & beverage products.

Housing: We offer housing for students enrolled in the Hospitality Internship Program. For your convenience, housing cost will be deducted from your bi-weekly paycheck.

The HIP Program is offered with the following properties:

• THE HOTEL HERSHEY
• The Spa at THE HOTEL HERSHEY
• HERSHEY LODGE
• HERSHEY Country Club
• HOULIHANS

Program Concentration

HERSHEY ENTERTAINMENT & RESORTS offers four hospitality programs

• Convention Services
• Food & Beverage
• Guest Services
• Recreation

Program Benefits

• One-on-one coaching sessions with a Department Manager.
• Opportunity to shadow and work a “Manager-on-duty” shift at THE HOTEL HERSHEY. Work side-by-side with an assigned MOD during a full shift. Interns will learn how to oversee a resort property, learn about the Diamond Standards of guest service and see the “behind the scenes” work of a property manager.
• Introductory luncheon and concluding banquet where you as the intern can provide feedback on the experience with the general managers of the properties.
• Explore various departments: multiple rotations with allow students to experience different areas of the resorts properties and fully understand how the guest experience flows through every aspect of the business.
• Customize your experience: You can select a department of your choosing or shadow another property.
• Extended Learning Opportunities: Students will have the option to choose from a list of weekly professional development training opportunities, on selective topics such as management, career paths and working in the hospitality industry.

Program Requirements:

• Must be 18 yrs. of age or older
• Must be pursuing a degree from an accredited institution that will support a career in the Hospitality Industry.
• For students interested in Recreation/Activities: must have current lifeguard training certificate, CPR and first aid certification.