Summer 2025 Recreation/Activities College Internship

$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS

This bonus is for new hires and rehires. Internal candidates are excluded.

Payment will be one-time payment processed within the first two pay cycles (30 days from start date)

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.

Our Culture

• We are devoted to growing and succeeding together.

• 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 care for people.

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

• Dedication to Inclusion and Diversity. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives have always made us better together.

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.

Internship Locations

The Summer College Internship Program offered at Hyatt Residence Club at High Sierra Lodge will begin in May/June 2025.

Housing accommodations and relocation are the student's responsibility.

Internship Position Description

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

• Full availability to work any shift including morning, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• This internship will be fully on-site at one of the locations mentioned above.

• 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)

For Internships in Colorado, the wage range is $20.00 - $23.00/hour depending on location and department.

For Internships in California, the wage range is $17.75 - $23.00/hour depending on location and department. Food & Beverage positions are $17.75 plus tips.

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

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