College Intern - Resort Operation in Bonita Springs, FL

Our Company

Find your place — and have fun along the way.

As you prepare to set out in your professional life, connect with a growing company that puts people first and knows how to have fun.  And fun just happens to be our business at Hyatt Vacation Ownership.

We offer a range of purposeful internships and Management Development Programs (MDPs) for college students. Develop important skills, gain valuable experience, and get your foot in the door with a unique brand in a robust industry that offers lots of opportunity. We’re growing quickly, making this the perfect place to start your career. And as we evolve, we need talented team members who evolve along with us.  Oh, and you’ll have a blast, too.

Internship Program

Our College Internship Program is an immersion experience offering interns hands-on work exposure in one of the departments at our beautiful Hyatt Vacation Ownership resorts. The program cultivates knowledge, skills and abilities through learning and performing operational duties along with supplemental learning activities such as eLearning, and job shadowing. Interns will also participate in virtual meetings with company leaders and work on-site specific projects.

• Immersion program offering participants work experience in one specific department with cross training in one additional department.

• Three-to-six-month program.

• Comprehensive onboarding.

• Participating in operational duties within assigned department.

• eLearning opportunities.

• Virtual Meetings with site and company leaders.

• Networking with company-wide interns.

• Innovation Project.

Successful College Interns will be given a high level of consideration when applying for future career opportunities with Hyatt Vacation Ownership.  

The College Internship Program is offered in Bonita Springs, FL for both the winter (January through April) and summer (May through August) seasons.

*Housing accommodations and relocation are the student's responsibility.  

Internship Positions

• Housekeeping

  • The housekeeping department is one of the most important components to the resort operation and gaining the skillset in this department will certainly set interns up for success on their career journey into hospitality management.

  • Interns will initially learn the process of villa cleaning and the role of house aids so that they can progress into room inspections and room assignments, in addition to overview of leadership tasks such as property inspections, inventory, and supply ordering. Interns will have the opportunity to collaborate with other departments, learning more about the front desk, safety and security, and engineering.

• Recreation/Activities

  • Interns will promote the resorts recreation activities and facilities to both children and adults (e.g., trivia contests, pool and outdoor games, and educational programs from food/beverage tastings to local storytelling). Interns will work directly with guests as they build memorable experiences at the site.

  • Interns will be able to learn what is encompassed in the areas of activities planning/organizing, coordinating/executing, promoting a fun environment, health & fitness, childcare, and an overview of leadership tasks.

Internship Program Requirements

• Fully availability during weekends and holidays.

• Candidate should be pursuing a college degree at any level (Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior or Senior).

• It is preferred that the candidate is actively pursuing a degree in Hospitality or Business Management.

• Candidates who have an undecided major may also be considered.

Internship Perks

• Discounts and perks at Hyatt Vacation Ownership brands for associates, friends, and family.

• Holiday pay! Eligible to receive holiday pay when working recognized company holiday.

• Competitive Pay! (Wages vary by location)

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