2027 Summer Leadership Intern
Williamsburg, VA - USA
Job Summary
SEASONAL POSITION
Busch Gardens is a place of thrills fun and positive lasting memories. And thats just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team youll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If youre dedicated dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service this is a place for you!
What you get to do as a Summer Leadership Intern at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA:
- Attend seminars held by various departments within the park including Culinary Operations Finance Design & Engineering Human Resources Marketing Merchandise Maintenance/General Services and Park Operations as well as visiting Industry Experts.
- Park tours with members of your leadership team
- Planned meeting sessions with members of the parks leadership team
- Complete a Team project where groups of Interns will work on a real-world business case and present their findings and recommendations directly to Senior Leadership.
- Interns will have the experience of front-line involvement overseeing a team of employees and providing guidance and direction to their team as they interact with thousands of guests daily
As a Leadership Intern youll:
- Oversee and coordinate the daily activities of all assigned locations
- Monitor all assigned locations to ensure safety Five-Star Service and cleanliness
- Assist with the training of new Ambassadors and ensuring they have the proper training documentation
- Maintain safety standards for both Ambassadors and guests
- Oversee and coordinate daily assignments for all Ambassadors to include employee scheduling rotation schedules and break schedules
- Monitor budgeted labor and location supplies
- Coach and counsel Ambassadors on their performance
- Complete all tasks assigned by park leadership in a timely manner
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This is not an all-encompassing list and additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What It Takes to Succeed:
- Must be currently pursuing a college degree
- Commit to working through the 2027 peak operating season (mid-May mid-August)
- Flexible availability (schedules include nights weekend and holidays)
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Excellent human relations and communication skills
- Previous leadership or theme park experience is a plus
Compensation: 12.77 - 16.00 USD
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun fast-paced 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 SEX NATIONAL ORIGIN SEXUAL ORIENTATION PREGNANCY GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
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