Membership Development Intern

The Leading Hotels of the World • New York, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Leading Hotels of the World is seeking a Membership Development Intern to support its global Membership team and the growth and development of its international portfolio of independent luxury hotels. Based in the company's New York City headquarters, the intern will gain hands-on experience in luxury hospitality while collaborating with a diverse, cross-functional team working across regions and time zones.

This is a six-month, part-time position running from January through June 2027, scheduled for 29 hours per week. The role follows a hybrid arrangement, with remote work three days per week and in-office work in New York City on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The intern will assist with hotel membership admissions and development, research prospective hotels and markets, support membership development marketing materials, and help track incoming hotel leads and manage the qualified prospect pipeline. The role offers exposure to the luxury hospitality sector and a global network of independent hoteliers, as well as collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Distribution teams, CRM and project-management training, and opportunities to manage projects that contribute to company goals.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Fluency in written and spoken business English.
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and project-management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• Analytical thinking and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a global team.
• Adaptability, dependability, and the ability to perform well under pressure.
• Cultural sensitivity, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to represent and demonstrate LHW performance drivers.

Nice To Haves

• Additional language skills.
• Understanding of the hotel market, particularly the luxury segment.

Responsibilities

• Support the hotel membership admissions process.
• Support hotel membership development strategy and lead generation.
• Support the creation of marketing materials for membership development.
• Conduct research on prospective hotels and markets.
• Handle and track incoming hotel leads and manage the qualified prospect pipeline.

What This Job Offers

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