Front Office Internship - Hotel (J1 VISA)

null; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing (additional fee)

Resort amenities access

Wellness events participation

Job summary

The Sea Pines Resort in Hilton Head Island, USA, invites eligible hospitality students or recent graduates to join a year-long J‑1 Internship Program. The program offers hands-on learning across multiple departments through three-month rotations, with mentorship from departmental leaders and opportunities to develop cross-cultural teamwork and leadership skills.

Participants will gain practical experience in a Forbes Four‑Star luxury environment, with paid, full-time training (32–40 hours per

Qualifications

• Current hospitality, tourism, or recent graduate within 12 months of completion.
• Positive attitude, cultural curiosity, and a genuine passion for service.

Responsibilities

• Complete rotations across front- and heart-of-house operations.
• Receive personalized mentorship and professional evaluations after each rotation.
• Participate in resort-wide engagement and recognition programs.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

Current hospitality student / recent graduate

Job description

Job Category: Hourly: Lodging

Requisition Number: J1INT001130

Locations

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Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA

Description

J-1 VISA Internship Program
Duration: 12 Months | Start Dates: Flexible
Location: The Sea Pines Resort – Hilton Head Island, USA

About The Sea Pines Resort
Nestled on the southern tip of Hilton Head Island, The Sea Pines Resort has been a premier destination for more than 60 years, offering timeless luxury, legendary golf, and genuine Southern hospitality. We take pride in developing the next generation of hospitality professionals through hands‑on learning, mentorship, and cultural immersion.

About the Experience
The Sea Pines Resort, a Forbes Four‑Star and AAA Four‑Diamond destination, invites international hospitality students and recent graduates to join our immersive J‑1 Internship Program. This year-long, four-phase rotational internship offers the opportunity to experience multiple departments across our world‑class resort while developing the professional, cultural, and leadership skills that define luxury hospitality.

Program Overview
Throughout this comprehensive training experience, participants will complete different phases, each lasting approximately three months, thoughtfully structured to provide hands‑on exposure to both front- and heart‑of‑house operations.

What You’ll Gain

Practical experience within a Forbes Four‑Star luxury environment

Personalized mentorship from departmental leaders

Exposure to cross‑cultural teamwork and leadership development

Professional evaluations and feedback after each rotation

Opportunities to participate in resort‑wide engagement and recognition programs

Candidate Requirements

Current hospitality, tourism, or recent graduate within 12 months of completion

Positive attitude, cultural curiosity, and a genuine passion for service

Eligibility to participate in the U.S. Department of State J‑1 Intern Program

Experience in hospitality is a plus

Program Highlights

Paid, full‑time training schedule (32–40 hours per week)

On‑site housing and transportation available (for an additional fee)

Complimentary access to employee wellness events and resort amenities

Cultural exchange activities throughout Hilton Head Island

Equal Opportunity Employer
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