Sesame Place University Internship (Paid)

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy excitement and lasting memories to people from around the world. Were seeking enthusiastic dedicated and hardworking individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!

Sesame University was inspired by and created upon the foundation of Sesame Places mission to help the children of our communities. Since 1969 families have looked to Sesame Street to help their kids grow smarter stronger and kinder. As our friends at Sesame Street put it best they provide access to early education critical health lessons and helpful tools for tough situations but most importantly joy Lots of joy!.

Sesame Place wants to help more than just the children in our communities grow. We want those children as they grow into adults to learn and experience all that they can to increase their opportunities and to move forward with confidence success and positivity in their future endeavors. Our mission as Sesame University is to provide an opportunity to gain hands on experience within the theme park and hospitality industry that allows for the identification growth and development of future talent.

Intended Majors and Departments: **some micro internships available**

Guest Relations Department

• Hospitality/Management majors

• Communications majors

• Marketing majors

• Psychology majors: with a path on human behavioral studies

Security Department

• Criminal Justice majors

Entertainment Department

• Performers and majors of the Arts: singers dancers costumed characters

• Costuming and Fashion majors: Entertainment wardrobe for performers

Horticulture Department

• Horticulture and Landscaping majors/trades

Food and Beverage Department

• Culinary majors and line cooks: Entrylevel and experiencebased positions

Park Quality

• Waste Management

Attraction Operations

• Recreational and Theme Park majors

• Hospitality and Tourism

Human Resources

• Onboarding and Recruitment

• Learning and Development

Finance

• Accounting Payroll Timekeeping and Scheduling

What Youll Experience:

• Exposure to the theme park industry which includes many departments and other subindustry experiences such as hospitality/customer service management operations revenue and general structure leadership and discipline of a workforce.

• Handson and realworld experience for resume enhancement

• Seminars with industry experts to help build upon knowledge of the theme park industry and its subindustries

• Customer service skills and deescalation tactics including how to best resolve and deal with customer scenarios of all levels

• Gaining and building upon skills such as leadership communication decision making timemanagement etc.

• Networking opportunities and newfound connections

• Complimentary Park admission for ambassador friends and family complimentary tickets and park food and merchandise discounts!

• Scholarship opportunities

What it takes to succeed

• Proficient problem solving and quickthinking skills

• Ability to think and work independently

• Consistently maintain a positive and professional demeanor

• A passion for customer service

• Excellent multitasking and time management skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Active listener with the ability to anticipate guest needs

• Attention to detail

• Flexibility to perform varied duties

What else is important:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must be enrolled in or attending a college/university

• Can interact with guests in a fastpaced environment

• Outstanding communication abilities

• Must be able to lift push pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.

• Must be willing to comply with all SEA wardrobe and grooming guidelines and other employee standards as stated in the handbook

• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather

• Must provide flexible and consistent availability (including nights weekends and holidays)

• Must consistently practice safe working habits and accident prevention

• Ability to successfully complete all company required legal documentation and trainings within an established timeline

This internship is a 10week estimated timeframe: early start and program extensions are available!

• Start: June 2nd 2025 (Orientation)

• End: August 11th 2025

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun fastpaced environment and great teammates as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food merchandise etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways
  

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE RACE COLOR RELIGION GENDER NATIONAL ORIGIN SEXUAL ORIENTATION GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.