2026 Summer Internship for SDSU Juniors and Seniors

Driftwood Hospitality Management; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time work

Ability to work multiple positions

Leadership training provided

Guaranteed entry into MIT program for…

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management is offering a 2027 Summer Internship at the Mission Valley Marriott in San Diego, open to college juniors and seniors with a hospitality or business focus.

The program begins May 2027 and provides exposure to all hotel operations, with mentoring and opportunities to work across multiple departments.

This paid internship includes competitive pay and a clear path toward future leadership roles within Driftwood’s growing portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to all aspects of hotel operations at the sponsoring hotel.

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 576 Mission Valley Marriott - San Diego, CA, Position Type: Internship, Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00Hourly, 2027 Summer Internships Available in San Diego open to college Juniors and Seniors with a hospitality or business focus at San Diego State University!!! This program beings May 2027. This would include Mission Valley Marriott.

Locations

• Park City, UT
• Tempe, AZ
• Dallas, TX
• Houston, TX
• Miami, FL
• Space Coast, FL
• Tempe, AZ
• Scottsdale, AZ
• Osage Beach, MO
• Pittsburgh, PA

Expand your knowledge and grow with us!

Now is your opportunity to gain valuable experience in a variety of hotel operations positions. This is a paid internship program for students seeking an understanding of the hospitality industry. This internship includes exposure to all aspects of the hotel operations at the sponsoring hotel.

Driftwood Hospitality Management associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training, and mentoring. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude, and empowerment. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you!

Driftwood Hospitality Management interns enjoy the following:

• Competitive pay
• Full-time work
• Ability to work multiple positions
• Leadership training provided
• Guaranteed entry into Management-in-Training (MIT) program for graduating seniors upon successful completion of internship

About Driftwood

DHM was established in 1999, and now operates over 80 hotels throughout the country, including Hilton, Marriott, IHG and independent brands. Driftwood’s mission is to achieve exponential growth with all our properties by forming strategic partnerships that allow us to build new hotels, acquire existing properties in lucrative markets, and work with under-performing hotels to position them for growth advancement. We are leaders in the field of hospitality management and have a proven track record of success.

We think like entrepreneurs and encourage our associates to take a similar approach when solving problems, developing solutions, and implementing strategies. We encourage hotel management team members to implement independent initiatives when appropriate and develop strategies that work for their unique properties.

Qualifications: