January 2027 - Management Development Program - Resort Operations - Hilton Head Island, SC

Marriott Vacations; Port Royal (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at Marriott brands for self

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation assistance where applicable

Competitive salary and sign-on bonus

Job summary

Marriott Vacations Worldwide offers a structured Management Development Program for U.S. resort locations, designed to immerse participants in leadership, management, and hospitality roles.

The 12-month program rotates through Front Office, Housekeeping, Recreation, Safety & Security, Food & Beverage and Facilities, with mentorship and department-specific learning. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree (hospitality preferred) and be recent graduates or within two years of graduation; prior

Qualifications

• Candidates will need to earn a bachelor's degree by the time they begin the program.
• Preferred degree in Hospitality or Hotel/Restaurant Management.
• Business and Hospitality minor will also be considered.
• Candidates should be recent graduates within the current semester or up to two years post-graduation.
• Prior hospitality or resort operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and demonstrate leadership, management and hospitality skills through resort rotations.
• Work across departments to gain comprehensive understanding of resort operations.
• Interact with owners, guests and associates while building operational expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related

Job description

Resort Operations: Management Development Program

Our Company

Marriott Vacations Worldwide offers flexible vacation programs, giving customers the ability to choose the style of vacationing that suits their needs, year after year. Each vacation ownership product provides access to a variety of usage options - from an internal collection and an external exchange network of resorts; to hotels around the world; cruises, adventure travel, guided tours and more.

Our Culture

We are devoted to the personal development of associates.

Our business is built on establishing long-lasting relationships with our customers.

We hold ourselves to the highest moral and ethical standards.

We champion innovation.

"We" always supersedes "me."

A strong focus on our responsibility of environmental sustainability and community involvement.

Job Description Summary

Offered at U.S. based resorts, the Management Development Program (MDP) is an intensive immersion program offering participants work experience throughout a resort. Working in a resort and with site leadership, participants will have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their leadership, management and hospitality skills.

This position is a Non-Exempt Management position and will be paid an hourly rate with overtime paid in accordance with state and federal law. A valid driver's license may be required with at least one year of clean driving history based on location.

Hourly range is from $25.00/hour to $27.41/hour based on location.

Program Overview

The Management Development Program offers a combination of learning activities, task-based assignments, practical work experience, and the ability to practice and develop leadership skills. Participants will also be partnered with a dedicated mentor/sponsor who will assist them with navigating the program.

12-month program rotating through multiple departments to ensure a comprehensive understanding of resort operations. Departments may include - Front Office, Housekeeping, Recreation, Safety & Security, Food & Beverage and Facilities.

• Front Office
• Housekeeping
• Recreation
• Safety & Security
• Food & Beverage
• Facilities

Curriculum contains department focused checklists with weekly focus areas.

Opportunity to interact with owners, guests and associates while building operational expertise.

Program Requirements

Candidates will need to earn a bachelor's degree by the time they begin the program. Preferred degree in Hospitality or Hotel/Restaurant Management. Business and Hospitality minor will also be considered

Candidates should be recent graduates within the current semester or up to two years post-graduation

Prior hospitality or resort operations experience preferred

Program Locations

• East Region: Hilton Head Island, SC

Perks and Benefits

• Discounts and perks at Marriott International and Marriott Vacations Worldwide brands for associates, friends, and family
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k)
• Relocation assistance where applicable
• Competitive Salary and Sign on Bonus (vary by location)

No deadline to submit an application due to ongoing application acceptance.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.