Southern Hospitality Internship Program

Southern Hospitality Internship Program

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The Southern Hospitality Internship Program (SHIP) is seeking self-motivated interns for the summer of 2025 SHIP represents 30+ businesses in the Great Smoky Mountains of Sevier County, Tennessee. As the most visited national park and one of the top family travel destinations in the United States, SHIP offers a wide range of exposure to the hospitality and business industry. Areas of interest include management training programs in Hotel, Resort, Attractions, Theme Parks, Food & Beverage, Catering, and Winery Operations/Management, Accounting, Biology, Marine Biology, Wildlife, Human Resources, Marketing, Social Media, Sales, Special Events, and Sports Management. This internship is ideal for anyone considering a future in these areas.

Benefits

·        Paid Internships

·        Available Housing

·        Networking & Career Development Activities

·        Free Area Attraction Passes

·        Travel

Job Details

·        Up to $17 per hour (varies based on role/company)

·        Day, Evening, and Weekend shifts

Requirements:

·        Must have a high school diploma

·        Must be available for a program in the spring, summer, and fall of 2025

·        Current student or recent graduate (less than 2 years past graduation date)

Qualifications:

·        Self-Motivated

·        Detail Oriented

·        Basic knowledge of Microsoft office suite

·        Aptitude for growth and learning in a fast-paced environment

·        Positive and upbeat attitude

·        Ability to work on projects independently or with a team

·        Ability to meet or exceed deadlines and work with others for common team goals

Contact Emily Whaley for more info at ewhaley@seviercountytn.org