Human Resources Intern (Summer 2027)

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort; Wharton Township (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in the United States is seeking a Human Resources Intern to gain hands-on experience in people practices that shape the associate experience within a luxury hospitality environment. During a 12-week program, you will collaborate with HR, recruitment, communications, benefits, and learning and development professionals.

You will turn classroom knowledge into practical skills while developing the perspective to pursue a career in human resources, hospitality leadership,

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a degree program in human resources, hospitality management, business administration, event management, or a related field.
• Continuous authorization to work in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
• Strong interest in hospitality, associate experience, workplace culture, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and other productivity tools.
• Ability to engage professionally with diverse teams and individuals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, events, and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment initiatives and candidate screening while gaining insight into hiring practices that help build exceptional hospitality teams.
• Assist engagement initiatives to recognize contributions, strengthen relationships, and reflect resort culture.
• Help plan and execute associate appreciation celebrations, team-building activities, and holiday events from planning through execution.
• Gather associate feedback through surveys, conversations, engagement activities, and pre-shift meetings to identify opportunities to strengthen workplace culture.
• Develop engagement opportunities that reflect resort culture, service standards, and diverse Team Nemacolin interests.
• Collaborate across departments and support learning and development initiatives that recognize achievement and encourage development.
• Maintain internal communications channels, event calendars, digital communications, flyers, and other resources that keep associates informed and engaged.
• Create polished HR resources through presentations, reports, and engagement tracking documents.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Creativity

Organization

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

HR or Hospitality-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

A Human Resources Intern at Nemacolin will gain meaningful experience in the people practices that shape the associate experience within a luxury hospitality environment. Over this 12-week internship, you will work alongside human resources, recruitment, communications, benefits, and learning and development professionals, gaining hands‑on exposure to candidate screening, associate engagement, event coordination, internal communication, and cross‑department collaboration. Through this experience, you will turn classroom knowledge into practical skills while developing the perspective to pursue a career in human resources, hospitality leadership, learning and development, or associate event management.

What You Will Create

• An elevated candidate experience as you support recruitment initiatives and candidate screening while gaining insight into the hiring practices that help build exceptional hospitality teams
• A more connected associate experience through engagement initiatives that recognize contributions, strengthen relationships, and reflect the culture of a luxury resort
• Moments that matter as you help bring associate appreciation celebrations, team‑building activities, holiday events, wellness initiatives, and other experiences to life from planning through execution
• Meaningful insight from associate feedback as you gather perspectives through surveys, conversations, engagement activities, and pre‑shift meetings to help identify opportunities to strengthen workplace culture
• Creative ways to connect associates as you help develop engagement opportunities that reflect resort culture, service standards, and the diverse interests of Team Nemacolin
• Professional growth opportunities as you collaborate across departments and support learning and development initiatives that recognize achievement, encourage development, and strengthen workplace relationships
• Clearer connections through internal communications as you help maintain associate‑facing channels, event calendars, digital communications, flyers, and other resources that keep associates informed and engaged
• Polished HR resources through presentations, reports, event materials, engagement tracking documents, and other tools that help move associate initiatives from concept to execution

What You Can Expect

• A structured 12‑week experience alongside human resources, recruitment, communications, benefits, learning and development, and resort leadership
• Daily exposure to the pace and complexity of luxury hospitality and the ways people practices influence both the associate and guest experience
• Meaningful interaction with associates and candidates across diverse departments and backgrounds
• Hands‑on experience supporting associate events from planning through execution, including logistics, scheduling, promotion, facilitation, setup, and breakdown
• Opportunities to develop practical skills in internal communication, engagement, project coordination, and HR operations
• Exposure to Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and other productivity tools used to organize information and support HR initiatives
• An environment where priorities can shift quickly, requiring organization, adaptability, sound judgment, and thoughtful follow‑through
• A professional foundation that can support future opportunities in human resources, hospitality leadership, communication, event management, learning and development, and related fields

What You Bring

• Genuine curiosity about people and an interest in understanding what makes teams feel connected, valued, and motivated
• Warm, professional communication skills and the confidence to engage with candidates, associates, leaders, and colleagues across the resort
• Creativity and enthusiasm for bringing people together and turning ideas into meaningful experiences
• Strong organizational instincts, attention to detail, and the ability to follow projects through to completion
• The ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining quality, deadlines, and the experience being created for others
• Adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to learn, collaborate, and contribute wherever the needs of the team arise
• A desire to build the knowledge, perspective, and professionalism needed to contribute to a high‑performing workplace

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a degree program in human resources, hospitality management, business administration, event management, or a related field
• Continuous authorization to work in the U.S. for the duration of the internship
• Strong interest in hospitality, associate experience, workplace culture, Human Resources, or a related discipline
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and other productivity tools
• Ability to engage professionally with diverse teams and individuals
• Ability to manage multiple projects, events, and priorities simultaneously

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities associated with this position. Responsibilities may change or be assigned as needed to support operational excellence, business needs, and exceptional guest service standards.

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