People & Culture (HR) Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
The People & Culture Intern will participate in a structured educational internship designed to provide exposure to human resources practices within a hospitality organization. This internship is intended to complement the intern’s academic coursework and must be completed for academic credit through an accredited college or university. This experience is educational in nature and will focus on observation, guided learning, research, and project-based assignments. The intern will not replace or displace paid employees and will not be responsible for performing essential operational duties. This is an unpaid internship and is designed to provide meaningful learning opportunities aligned with academic objectives. Educational Objectives By the end of the internship, the intern will: Understand the employee lifecycle within a hospitality organization Gain exposure to recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR operations Observe how HR policies and compliance requirements are applied in practice Develop professional communication and project research skills Complete a capstone project related to a People & Culture initiative Internship Structure Duration: 8–12 weeks Schedule will accommodate academic commitments Academic credit required and documentation must be provided No guarantee or expectation of future employment Learning Activities Observation & Shadowing Shadow members of the People & Culture team in meetings and operational discussions Observe recruiting coordination and onboarding processes Attend team meetings to understand cross-functional collaboration Research & Projects Conduct research on HR best practices within hospitality Assist in developing recommendations for employee engagement initiatives Support development of training or onboarding materials (non-essential support) Complete a final presentation summarizing learning outcomes Professional Development Participate in feedback sessions with a designated mentor Receive coaching on HR career paths and professional growth Reflect on learning progress throughout the internship
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
- Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Hospitality, or related field
- Must receive academic credit for internship
- Strong interest in pursuing a career in HR or People Operations
- Professional communication skills and strong curiosity
Responsibilities
- Shadow members of the People & Culture team in meetings and operational discussions
- Observe recruiting coordination and onboarding processes
- Attend team meetings to understand cross-functional collaboration
- Conduct research on HR best practices within hospitality
- Assist in developing recommendations for employee engagement initiatives
- Support development of training or onboarding materials (non-essential support)
- Complete a final presentation summarizing learning outcomes
- Participate in feedback sessions with a designated mentor
- Receive coaching on HR career paths and professional growth
- Reflect on learning progress throughout the internship
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
