I had an amazing experience working at SLRC! After working here, I walked away with personal growth, practical experience, an improved resume/cover letter, and exposure to the hospitality industry. I was able to gain insight into various sectors, including front desk operations, event planning, and tourism marketing. I really enjoyed working under the SLRC management team. They are extremely committed to their interns in which they devote lots of their busy time to each interns professional growth.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
You'll have the opportunity to develop and enhance a wide range of skills, such as customer service, communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and time management, which do not come easy without making mistakes! So, keep a positive attitude, even when you make a mistake, and you will get the most out of this rewarding experience!
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Hospitality and Marketing Intern
May - September 2023 • Mears, MI
What I liked
This internship is a great opportunity to learn more about hospitality and working at a front desk so it was a good experience for me. You also learn a lot about customer service. Things are very organized for the interns so you have an exceptional enviorment to be in! The managers consider what you want to gain from the experience and see how they can help you achieve those goals. Another one of my favorite parts was the mentoring aspect instead of it just being a job! Don, Sarah and Tammi truly care about their employees and are such great bosses!
What I wish was different
There isn't really much I would change except to stay longer.
Advice
If you have the opportunity, take the job! Figure out what you want out of an internship and communicate that to them. Overall, this was an amazing job!
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Marketing Intern
May - August 2023 • Mears, MI
What I liked
There is so much to enjoy working here!! From the amazing environment that is established from day one, working here felt more like a second home to me. I am so grateful for the mentorship I received here and would recommend SLRC as an internship/job to anyone in a heartbeat. I gained so much as a marketing intern through the campground and visitors bureau. I created and implemented media marketing strategies, content creation, advertising promotions and more. The opportunities here are endless and they ensure you have a fun project to work on in the field you are pursuing. Don, Sarah, Tammi and Joe are wonderful people and make working here 100x better. Plus It is a beautiful place to live and explore on your down time.
What I wish was different
Nothing:)
Advice
Take the initiative to learn and contribute! The opportunities here are endless and make the most of your time. Working here was an invaluable experience and a summer I will always remember.
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Human Resources Intern
May - August 2023 • Mears, MI
What I liked
Such a friendly environment! Its extremely hard not to have a smile on your face when working here! As the first Human Resources Intern here, I will say everything that I learned was valuable. Whether it was normal communication work throughout the store/doing reservations, or my projects related to HR work, everything was benefical to what I came here for! I am so grateful to of had this opportunity to work here. Don, Sarah, Tammi, and Joe are amazing! I would definitely recommend doing a summer internship here!
What I wish was different
Nothing! :)
Advice
My one piece of advice is to work as much as you can. This is an internship, but it's also a summer business. Not only is It important to remember that you need to do/learn as much as you can in such little time. It's also important to remember that SLRC is only open for 5 months, and its best to help out the business/your fellow interns by working when you can. ...annddd Tammi as well :) Love you Tammi lol
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Hospitality Intern
May - August 2021 • Mears, MI
What I liked
Everything! I learned so much and have been able to incorporate everything I've learned into classes and everyday life. I had the chance to increase my customer service and phone communication skills a ton, get hands on experience using reservation software, and have the chance to create and post social media content. Interns are also given the opportunity to work at the Visitors Bureau in Silver Lake. I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to work at SLRC with the great group of staff and owners.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
I would 100% recommend this internship to anyone. You have so many opportunities to learn so much about the hospitality industry. If you are willing to learn you will leave this internship with so many new skills. Having experience in customer service helps a ton as it is a huge part of this job.
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Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Intern
May - August 2022 • Mears, MI
What I liked
Don, Sarah, Tammi and Joe are AMAZING! I had the most wonderful experience learning from them. The camp-store, office, and storage are all organized, making your life as an intern that much more enjoyable. I learned how to work a retail store as well as become a customer service representative, all while living in the beautiful Silver Lake.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have stayed longer! I really loved this internship, and I miss it!
Advice
ACCPET THE OFFER! If you receive and offer for an internship here, take it! It was one of the best working summers I have had in a long time.
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Hospitality and Tourism Management Intern
May - August 2022 • Mears, MI
What I liked
It was a great environment to work in, and it was a fun place to be for the summer! I liked that you got out of this internship what you put into it; Don and Sarah were very open to ideas. I got to work on many different projects because of that.
What I wish was different
A full chocolate drawer :)
Advice
Ask questions! It's the best way to learn, and don't be afraid to be wrong. Think about what you want to learn about (marketing, management, tourism, etc) and figure out how you can incorporate it there; it will make your experience so much better!
If you're living there for the summer, I would highly suggest exploring the area. There are so many beautiful spots!
There is so much that you can get out of this internship; don't limit yourself and be open to learning (and laughter).
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Hospitality & Marketing Intern
May - August 2019 • Mears, MI
What I liked
I loved working at Silver Lake Resort & Campground as an intern and getting to meet so many different people. We were given the opportunity to work part time at the tourism center to see the marketing side of tourism. I also liked that I was able to choose specific hospitality and marketing aspects that interested me. I have learned so much from Don and Sarah and am thankful for my experience as an intern here.
What I wish was different
None!
Advice
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Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Intern
May - August 2021 • Mears, MI
What I liked
This is an amazing summer internship opportunity. The owners and staff go above and beyond, and are incredibly helpful. This internship gives you an inside look at the lodging and hospitality industry, and helps you develop skills you can use in any career endeavor. You are able to get hands on experience using industry standard reservation software, and have the chance to create and post original social media content. Interns are also given the opportunity to work at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Visitor Bureau in which you can gain valuable tourism marketing experience.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
I would absolutely recommend this internship to anyone looking to gain experience in the hospitality industry. You are given the opportunity to really develop and learn new skills, as well as meet and network with professionals in the industry. The Silver Lake area is also so much fun! Previous customer service experience is beneficial.
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Hospitality Intern
May - September 2019 • Mears, MI
What I liked
Amazing staff and owners. I learned so much. By the end of the internship, I had learned how to use hospitality reservation software and maximize guest stays, increased my customer service and phone communication skills immensely and had the chance to create my own project to work on. I also had the opportunity to work at the visitor bureau and learn even more. The owners are great at training. It's also a great area to live for the summer.
What I wish was different
nothing.
Advice
This isn't just a summer job, but it's also an internship. With that, you have so many opportunities to learn if you take the chance. How much you add to your resume by the end is up to you. I would also recommend having experience in customer service since friendly and helpful communication with guests is a large part of the job.
