Summer Hospitality Internship

ExplorUS Corporate; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned hospitality company is offering a summer internship for college students to gain hands-on experience in operations and management across various locations in the U.S. Candidates should be ambitious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. This opportunity focuses on hospitality, travel, and tourism, with specific responsibilities in training, teamwork, and operational exposure. Applicants must handle their own accommodation or commuting to the selected location.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and eager to learn new skills.
• Able to commute/accommodate housing in order to work at the site location.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in departmental training programs as directed.
• Contribute to departmental success by gaining exposure in various operations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning.
• Participate as an active team member for department success.
• Have fun and embrace this unique opportunity.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Effective communication

Team player

Education

High school graduate

Pursuing a career in Hospitality

Job description

SUMMER INTERNSHIP STILL AVAILABLE

Company Overview: ExplorUS is a family-owned company with more than 30 years of experience managing concessions in National, State, and local parks, forests, marinas and museums. We specialize in revitalizing small to medium-sized operations, enhancing visitor experiences, and stewarding natural and cultural resources across the U.S.

Summary of Position: We are offering career-minded individuals the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in hospitality through paid internships during summer, spring, and fall semesters. This role provides exposure to both operational "floor" work and management within our diverse portfolio.

We are seeking passionate college students interested in careers in Hospitality Management, Travel, and Tourism. Join our high‑performing team of leaders and gain hands‑on experience at select locations across the country.

Current internship opportunities are available in the following states: South‑Central Kentucky, Arizona, California, Utah, New York, and Florida. Please note that employee housing is not provided, so interns must arrange their own accommodations or commute to their selected location.

Do not miss out on this incredible opportunity, apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in departmental training programs as directed.
• Contribute to departmental success by gaining exposure in retail, food and beverage services, lodging, marina operations, and campground management
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning
• Participate as an active team member to the collective success of the department
• Have fun and embrace this one‑of‑a‑kind opportunity

Requirements:

• Ambitious and eager to learn new skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communicator and team playerAble to commute/accommodatehousing in order to work at the site location

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate
• Pursuing a career in Hospitality, preferred
• Minimum two years of relevant education in a dedicated major or degree program

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and all other status protected by law.