Summer Hospitality Internship - Old Orchard Beach, United States - Powder Horn Family Camping Resort

Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms

Powder Horn Family Camping Resort is excited to offer summer internships in various departments and interests. We're looking for energetic, highly motivated, individuals currently enrolled in college or university who are seeking experience in the hospitality industry. Our resort is in the town of Old Orchard Beach where you'll be immersed within an active summer environment in one of the largest industries in Maine – tourism & hospitality. Gain experience in a supportive, fast-paced, work environment that has been family owned and operated since 1970.

All interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application and resume. Positions offered range from full time to part time opportunities. We do not require experience. The current internship opportunities at Powder Horn Family Camping Resort are as follows:

Resort Front Desk Agent Intern
The Front Office team is at the heart and center of Powder Horn Family Camping Resort. With heavy guest interaction and technology usage, you'll be working with all guests and enforcing campground policies. Knowledge of the surrounding area is a bonus. Strong communication skills, organizational and ability to work in an often fast-paced office environment. We have a dedicated French-Speaking clientele, spoken or written French is preferred.

Some job duties include:
Interacting with vacationing families at our office
Booking and discussing reservations over the phone or at the window
Provide information on the surrounding area and Powder Horn to guests
Taking payments in person and over the phone
Working with software such as Google Drive, Webmail, and Camp Spot
Creating a fun environment for our guests to enjoy

Resort Front Desk Agent Intern Pay: $16.50-$18.50/hr
Lead Resort Front Desk Agent Intern Pay (18+): $18.50-$20.50/hr

French-Speaking Resort Front Desk Intern
The Front Office team is at the heart and center of Powder Horn Family Camping Resort. With heavy guest interaction and technology usage, you'll be working with all guests and enforcing campground policies. Knowledge of the surrounding area is a bonus. Strong communication skills, organizational and ability to work in an often fast-paced office environment. We have a dedicated French-Speaking clientele. Applicant must be fluent in French, both written and verbal.

Some job duties include:
Interacting with vacationing families at our office
Booking and discussing reservations over the phone or at the window
Provide information on the surrounding area and Powder Horn to guests
Taking payments in person and over the phone
Working with software such as Google Drive, Webmail, and Camp Spot
Creating a fun environment for our guests to enjoy
Speaking French to our Canadian friends

French Speaking Front Desk Agent Intern Pay: $18.50-$20.50/hr

Part-Time Activities and Events Intern
Our robust activities program needs great team members to bring it to life This season we are excited and proud to offer an activity or event EVERY DAY of the week With the Activities Team you'll be working with families participating in events of all sorts. From arts and crafts, to sports nights, movies under the stars and friendly competitive trivia games - the Activities Team facilitates all of these fun offerings This role includes working both inside and outside in all types of weather, walking, standing, kneeling, bending and lifting.

Some job duties include:
Hosting events for our guests to enjoy
Create a safe and fun space for team members and families
Being a part of our Saturday themed celebrations, including Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day celebrations
Working with a dynamic and energized team to set up and break down events
Familiarizing yourself with bingo, trivia, corn hole, basketball, and other family sports
Overseeing live entertainment such as bands, animal shows, petting zoos, fire jugglers, and more

Activities & Events Intern Pay: $14.50-$16.50/hr

Day or Overnight Security (Park Ranger) Intern
During our season we have 24/7 security to ensure the safety of our guests and our employees. As a part of the Security Team you are responsible for de-escalating situations, providing communication and ensuring a safe environment for everyone on Powder Horn property. Working closely with the Front Office, the Security Team is the eyes and ears in the park. Valid driver's license required. There are multiple shifts for our park safety/security team, day shifts and overnight shifts. Our night security team is responsible for the Security Gate overnight and safety throughout the park as this position is when all other departments are closed. There are also opportunities available for lead positions within this team where you would be responsible for overseeing the Security Team members throughout the shifts, and delegating tasks to the team while working closer with Management. Day or Overnight Security (Park Ranger) Intern must be able to pass a background
check for employment.

Some job duties include:
Consistent monitoring of grounds (patrolling and security camera systems)
Log and report incidents in detail within timely manner
Coordinating with other departments consistently
Assisting lines of operations as needed
Enforcing all policies and procedures

Day Security (Park Ranger) Intern Pay: $17.50-$21.50/hr
Overnight Security (Park Ranger) Intern Pay: $21.50-$23.50/hr

* To receive letter of intern credit, you must be in good standing at the end of employment.