Summer 2027 - College Internship - Escondido, CA (Front Desk & Housekeeping)

Hyatt Vacation Ownership

18d • $24 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Hyatt Vacation Ownership offers a comprehensive internship program at one of our stunning resort locations, available in 3- or 6-month durations. The program is built around gaining in-person, on-site work experience within a designated department, receiving personalized guidance from experienced property leaders, participating in exclusive sessions with senior company executives, shadowing different departments, conducting interviews with senior leaders, collaborating on a meaningful project, and joining interactive online sessions. Interns will also connect with fellow interns through a dedicated social media platform. This internship is fully on-site at a Hyatt Vacation Ownership resort location in Escondido, CA. The internship is for the Summer 2027 term, typically from May to August, though timelines may vary. Housing accommodations and relocation are the students’ responsibility. The wage range for internships in California is $24.00 - $24.50/hour depending on location and department.

Requirements

• Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• This is a fully on-site internship.
• Candidates must be actively pursuing a college degree at any level.
• A valid driver’s license may be required, depending on scope of role.
• Interns must be able to reach overhead and below knee level, and perform physical activities such as bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Interns must also be capable of standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods.
• The ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Students majoring in Hospitality or Business Management are preferred, but applicants from other academic disciplines are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply brand-standard welcoming techniques to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Welcome and assist guests and owners during the check-in and check-out process.
• Be a helpful resource to guests by taking care of requests and inquiries.
• Handle daily front desk tasks and participate in problem solving.
• Learn the difference between ownership and nightly reservations.
• Observe and learn the pre-arrival process for guests.
• Get to know room locations and how they are assigned.
• Develop skills in villa cleaning and performing core tasks that ensure guest accommodations are clean, comfortable and up to brand standards.
• Learn about the roles and responsibilities of other housekeeping roles.
• Observe and lead room inspections.
• Observe and learn key components of inventory control and supply ordering.
• Understand the importance of collaboration with other departments in preparing for guest arrivals.

Benefits

• $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS (for new hires and rehires, internal candidates excluded; payment within first two pay cycles)
• Special rates and perks at Hyatt Vacation Ownership properties—for associates, family, and friends.
• Holiday pay when scheduled to work on company-recognized holidays.
• Priority consideration for future career opportunities within Hyatt Vacation Ownership upon successful completion of the program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree