2027 Summer Leadership Intern

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on tickets for family and朋友

Park discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is seeking a Seasonal Leadership Intern for Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA. This role involves attending seminars, touring departments, and working on a real-world business case presented to Senior Leadership.

You will oversee daily activities, train ambassadors, ensure safety and five-star service, and coordinate staffing alongside park leadership. This internship offers hands-on experience with thousands of guests and includes scholarships and

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a college degree.
• Commit to working through the 2027 peak operating season (mid-May – mid-August).
• Flexible availability (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.

Responsibilities

• Attend seminars and tours with park departments and industry experts.
• Lead tours and meetings with park leadership.
• Complete a team project and present to Senior Leadership.
• Oversee daily activities at assigned locations and ensure safety and service.
• Coach ambassadors on performance and scheduling and assist with training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Dependability

Education

Pursuing a 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!

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.