Membership Development Intern

The Leading Hotels of the World • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Leading Hotels of the World is seeking a Membership Development Intern to support our global Membership team. Based in our New York City headquarters, you will contribute to the growth and development of our international portfolio of independent luxury hotels while gaining hands-on experience in the luxury hospitality industry. You’ll collaborate with a diverse, cross-functional team operating across regions and time zones - all dedicated to empowering independent hoteliers and inspiring travelers around the world.
This is a part-time (29 hours per week) position located in New York City from September 2026 – March 2026. We offer flexible workplace policies that allow for working remotely 3 days a week and require being in our NYC office 2 days a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays).

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Fluency in written and spoken business English; additional languages are a plus
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and project management skills; attention to detail is essential
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities
• Analytical thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a global team
• Adaptable, dependable, and able to perform well under pressure
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity, integrity, and professionalism
• Ability to represent/demonstrate LHW performance drivers

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the hotel market, particularly the luxury segment, is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support with hotel membership admissions process
• Support with hotel membership development strategy and lead generation
• Support with marketing material for membership development purposes
• Responsible for prospective hotel research and market research
• Support with handling and tracking of all incoming hotel leads and management of qualified prospect pipeline

Benefits

• First-hand exposure to the luxury hospitality sector
• Experience working with a global network of independent hoteliers
• Opportunities to collaborate with teams across Sales, Marketing, and Distribution
• Training in CRM systems and data-driven project management
• A hybrid and multicultural work environment that builds independence, time management, and global communication skills
• The chance to own and manage projects, contributing directly to company goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed