Direct Marketing Operations Internship - Summer 2026 - Escondido, CA

• Local resident with area knowledge preferred
• Please note this internship is for our onsite direct marketing team and not for digital, branding, or social media marketing.
• Housing is not provided for this position.
• 5 day of open availability required (Weekends and Holidays included) with 8 hour shifts schedule between the hours of 8am - 7pm
• The hourly rate of pay is $20.
• This role is due to take place Summer 2026 (Ideally early May to mid September)
• One Internship position available at The Stoneridge Preview Center and one internship position available at The Welk.

HVO Marketing Intern Job Description

Are you ready to grow your dream career while making others' vacation dreams come true? Hyatt Vacation Ownership is a world premier organization for Vacation Ownership with resorts at destinations around the globe. Join our team and help deliver unforgettable experiences that make vacation dreams come true.

Program Description

 Offered at U.S. based resorts, the College Internship Program - Marketing and Sales is an immersion program offering participants work experience in one of our Sales Centers throughout the company.  Interns will participate in the following activities: comprehensive onboarding, operational duties within their assigned department, eLearning, and virtual meetings with company leaders, job shadowing, and a direct mentorship with an onsite leader. 

The College Internship Program – Marketing and Sales is designed to last between 3 and 6 months depending upon the participant’s availability and the needs of the property.  The participants should expect to work a full-time schedule in this program.  All College Internships are paid at an hourly wage.

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

Job Summary

 Participants will be expected to learn and preform the job duties of the position(s) within their assigned department.  For example, in a Marketing Internship the participant may be expected to learn and master the role of a non-commissioned marketing associate in addition to opportunities to learn aspects of the commission-based roles, sales department, and other areas.  Interns may also be involved in department projects.

Participants will also learn components of what drives a successful Marketing and Sales operation on site and will have opportunities to contribute to these important matters. Interns will be introduced to and have the opportunity to demonstrate the company’s values and core beliefs. 

Job Requirements

Education

• Candidate should be pursuing a college degree or within one year of their graduation date.

• It is preferred that the candidate is actively pursuing a degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Sales or Business.  Candidates who have an undecided major may also be considered.

Experience

• Prior Hospitality or Sales experience preferred.
• Past Interns who are interested in completing an additional internship will be considered first.  Previous performance rating will be taken into consideration.

Standards of Dress & Grooming

• All interns must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Hyatt Vacation Ownership Policy Marketing and Sales Standards of Appearance.
• All interns for whom a uniform has been provided must wear the appropriate uniform.  Uniforms must be neat and clean at all times. Alterations to uniforms are allowed only if prior approval has been obtained from a supervisor/manager. Missing buttons should be replaced and tears or holes repaired before the uniform is worn. 
• Non-uniformed interns should dress with good business taste and in clothing appropriate to their jobs.  Good business taste does not include blue jeans, shorts, spandex pants, tank tops, midriffs, halter tops, or other generally recognized casual sportswear.  Dress or skirt length should be no shorter than four inches above the knee.  All interns must wear proper undergarments. Corporate office interns must adhere to policy EMP-20 Corporate Office Business Dress Guidelines.

Hyatt Vacation Ownership is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.