2027 Summer Leadership Intern

SeaWorld; South Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on park tickets

Park discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment seeks a Summer Leadership Intern to support park operations and guest experiences across locations. You will help oversee daily activities, coordinate staff assignments, and assist with training while ensuring safety and high service standards.

You will gain hands-on leadership exposure, work with seasoned supervisors, and participate in a real-world business project. The internship requires ongoing college enrollment and a flexible summer schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a college degree.
• Commit to working through the 2027 peak operating season (mid-May – mid-August).
• Flexible availability (nights, weekends, holidays).
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather.
• Excellent human relations and communication skills.
• Previous leadership or theme park experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the daily activities of all assigned locations.
• Monitor all assigned locations to ensure safety, Five-Star Service, and cleanliness.
• Assist with the training of new Ambassadors and ensure proper training documentation.
• Maintain safety standards for Ambassadors and guests.
• Oversee and coordinate daily assignments for all Ambassadors, including scheduling and breaks.
• Monitor budgeted labor and location supplies.
• Coach and counsel Ambassadors on performance.
• Complete all tasks assigned by park leadership in a timely manner.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing college degree

Job description

SEASONAL POSITION

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that’s just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you’ll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you’re dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

What you get to do as a Summer Leadership Intern at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA:

• Attend seminars held by various departments within the park, including Culinary Operations, Finance, Design & Engineering, Human Resources, Marketing, Merchandise, Maintenance/General Services and Park Operations as well as visiting Industry Experts.
• Park tours with members of your leadership team
• Planned meeting sessions with members of the park’s leadership team
• Complete a Team project where groups of Interns will work on a real-world business case and present their findings and recommendations directly to Senior Leadership.
• Interns will have the experience of front-line involvement, overseeing a team of employees and providing guidance and direction to their team as they interact with thousands of guests daily

As a Leadership Intern, you’ll:

• Oversee and coordinate the daily activities of all assigned locations
• Monitor all assigned locations to ensure safety, Five-Star Service, and cleanliness
• Assist with the training of new Ambassadors and ensuring they have the proper training documentation
• Maintain safety standards for both Ambassadors and guests
• Oversee and coordinate daily assignments for all Ambassadors to include employee scheduling, rotation schedules and break schedules
• Monitor budgeted labor and location supplies
• Coach and counsel Ambassadors on their performance
• Complete all tasks assigned by park leadership in a timely manner
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This is not an all-encompassing list and additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What It Takes to Succeed:

• Must be currently pursuing a college degree
• Commit to working through the 2027 peak operating season (mid-May – mid-August)
• Flexible availability (schedules include nights, weekend and holidays)
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions
• Excellent human relations and communication skills
• Previous leadership or theme park experience is a plus

Compensation: 12.77 - 16.00 USD

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways
  

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.