Training or Internship

CETUSA; Black Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free dorm-style housing

Free meals during conferences

Job summary

CETUSA invites motivated Hospitality/Tourism Management students or graduates to join its internship/trainee program near Black Mountain, NC. The role emphasizes guest services from an operations viewpoint, cross-department coordination, and housing management for seasonal staff.

Applicants must have Advanced English, and may apply as an undergraduate intern or a trainee with foreign credentials and relevant international experience. Housing is provided; meals are included when conferences occur.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Hospitality/Tourism Management student or recent graduate within 12 months.
• Trainee requires degree or professional certificate from a foreign post-secondary institution and at least 1 year of experience outside the United States OR 5+ years in Hospitality/Tourism Management.
• Applicants must speak Advanced English and communicate with clients and hotel associates.

Responsibilities

• Learn assembly operations from the perspective of guest services.
• Coordinate operations between departments, maintaining accurate records and managing the flow of information between guest services staff.
• Assist with daily management of residential housing for seasonal staff and guests.

Skills

Guest services

Operations coordination

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Hospitality/Tourism Management

Foreign degree/certification (Trainee)

Job description

Start Date: February/March 2027

Training Duration: 12 months

Hours: 32-40 hours/week

Compensation: $13.50 per hour (plus $1,850 *Subject to a successful program completion)

Housing: Free dorm-style housing, free meals when conferences occurring

Number of Position Offered: 1

Host Company Description

The host company is located near the town of Black Mountain, which is nestled deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains, 15 miles east of Asheville, NC. It provides a wide range of services for family vacations and group lodging needs. Besides numerous lodges and cabin accommodations, it has conference facilities that accommodate family reunions, group retreats, religious gatherings, and corporate functions. There are a variety of on-site activities, from an adventure ropes course and zip line to volleyball, horseback riding or crafting.

Program Description

• Learn assembly operations from the perspective of guest services
• Communicate implementation strategies clearly and effectively
• Coordinate operations between departments, maintaining accurate records and managing the flow of information between guest services staff
• Assist with daily management of residential housing for seasonal staff and guests
• To apply for the Internship program, you must be an undergraduate Hospitality/Tourism Management student OR a recent graduate starting the program within 12 months of graduation.
• To apply for the Trainee program, applicants must have either a degree or professional certificate from a foreign post-secondary academic institution and at least 1 year of prior related work experience in the Hospitality/Tourism Management field acquired outside the United States OR 5+ years of experience in this field.
• Applicants must speak ADVANCED ENGLISH, have a positive attitude and the ability to communicate with clients and hotel associates