Hospitality Intern na UTG/The Stanford

Description

Internship Overview:

Our Family of Companies internship program is designed to invest in the next generation of talent, grounded in a commitment to continuous learning, financial stewardship, relationship-building, and community engagement.

Continuous Learning – Interns are placed within a host department aligned with their interests, experience, and field of study. Throughout the summer, they also have the opportunity to shadow two additional departments, providing broader exposure to our operations and potential career paths. Additionally, interns will research and analyze a process or initiative within the organization to understand how it operates and develop recommendations for improvement or innovation. Interns will present their findings to a leadership panel at the conclusion of the program.

Financial Stewardship – Interns participate in financial literacy experiences, such as the Journey of Generosity, Compass study, and a variety of lunch-and-learn sessions, reinforcing our purpose of helping people make wise financial decisions.

Relationship Building – The program intentionally fosters meaningful professional connections by linking interns with subject matter experts across the organization and encouraging participation in group events and team-building activities throughout the summer.

Community Involvement – Reflecting our service-oriented culture, interns have the opportunity to take part in a mission trip focused on serving individuals and communities across Eastern Kentucky.

Position Summary:

The Hospitality Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting guest-facing operations while learning how service, events, retail, and project coordination work together in a hospitality-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day guest-facing operations to ensure a positive and welcoming experience.
• Assist with event planning and coordination, including preparation, logistics, and on-site support.
• Participate in project-based work related to operations, guest services, or special projects.
• Learn and work within multiple software platforms to complete assigned tasks and projects.
• Collaborate with team members across departments to support service standards and operational goals.
• Assist with administrative and organizational tasks as needed.
• Attend training sessions, Lunch-and-Learns, and financial literacy initiatives to build industry knowledge and professional skills.
• Participate in intern meetings, group activities, and team-building events throughout the internship.
• Complete assigned projects or presentations as part of the internship program.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in hospitality, communications, or another related field.
• Strong interest in guest services, hospitality, or customer-facing operations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in culinary operations, retail sales, event planning, and/or project management.
• Comfortable learning new software systems and working across multiple platforms.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.