Internship Opportunities (Spring)

Desert Mountain; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, and Paid M

Tuition Reimbursement, Professional De

Internships

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA

Onsite medical clinic for employees

Mental health, wellness, and virtual c

Free employee meals during shifts

Free golf and tennis

401K retirement matching

Job summary

Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, AZ offers a 10-week Spring Internship Program (01/19/2027 - 03/31/2027) across Food & Beverage, Accounting, Recreation, and Golf. Ideal for recent graduates or current hospitality students who seek hands-on club operations exposure and leadership training.

Interns will rotate through departments, assist managers, attend leadership meetings, and participate in service standards while benefiting from competitive pay and comprehensive perks.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or current student in an accredited hospitality program.
• Interest in leadership development within hospitality operations.
• Willingness to participate in cross-department rotations and learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist managers and team members in different departments.
• Participate in leadership development courses.
• Complete weekly assignments.
• Rotate through line-level positions to gain operational perspective.
• Attend departmental leadership meetings.
• Practice the three steps of service with members.
• Use member name recognition at all times.
• Maintain high-level member/guest experiences.

Skills

Team player

Great attitude

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Education

Hospitality program enrollment or recent graduate

Job description

Location (Clubhouse) Desert Mountain Club

Amazing Internship Opportunities available at Desert Mountain Club, one of the finest private golf and recreational clubs in North America and the #1 Platinum Club in Arizona!

• Spring Internship dates: (01/19/2027 - 03/31/2027).


• Internships are available in the following areas: Food and Beverage, Accounting, Recreation, and Golf.


• Ideally recent graduates or currently enrolled in a hospitality program.

At Desert Mountain Club, We have crafted a 10-week Internship Program dedicated to building the next generation of Club and Hospitality industry leaders. Our program is designed to introduce you to multiple facets of the club industry while focusing on the integral elements of leadership.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience throughout departments in order to experience all aspects of Club Operations.

The ideal candidate will be a team player with a great attitude, a drive to learn, and a strong work ethic. Candidates must be a recent graduate, or currently enrolled in an accredited hospitality program.

Join one of the Top 10 Platinum Clubs of America and enjoy exceptional benefits and perks, including:

• Competitive pay


• PTO, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, and Paid Parental Leave


• Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development Scholarship


• Internships


• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA


• FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents


• Mental health, wellness, and virtual care resources


• FREE employee meals during shifts or meal stipend


• FREE golf and tennis


• Matching Retirement 401K Plan

*Please note, benefits are dependent on your DOL Status (ex. Full-Time, Part-Time, Seasonal).

JOB DETAILS

Responsibilities:

• Assist managers and team members in the different departments.


• Actively participate in leadership development courses


• Complete weekly assignments


• Rotate through line‑level positions to gain operational perspective


• Attend departmental leadership meetings


• Practice three steps of service - warm welcome, friendly compliance and fond farewell - in every department.


• Use member name recognition.


• Maintain high level member/guest experiences at all times while keeping in mind we are family serving family.


• Constantly train and develop Club operations knowledge.


• Assist fellow team members as situations arise.


• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.


• Uses L.A.S.T. when solving challenges - Listen, Apologize, Solve, and Thank.


• Other duties as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Required to stand and walk – Constantly


• Required to talk or hear – Regularly


• Required to push, pull, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds – Frequently


• Required to stand for long periods of time.


• Required to work; days, nights, weekends and holidays.

OUR COMPANY

Desert Mountain Club is one of the nations premier private clubs, located in the scenic foothills of North Scottsdale, Arizona. Spanning more than 8,000 acres, Desert Mountain features:

• Seven signature golf courses (six of which are Jack Nicklaus & a par 54 championship course)


• Seven distinctive clubhouseswith unique dining and banquet experiences


• Award-winning spa, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, and swim facility.


• Dozens of hiking and biking trails

What truly sets Desert Mountain apart is our people. We foster a culture built on care, respect, teamwork, wellbeing, and growth where teammates feel valued and proud to be part of the team.

Desert Mountain Club is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a workplace built on inclusion, respect, and opportunity for all teammate's.

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Desert Mountain is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We do not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.