Summer Internship

Kampgrounds Of America, Inc. • Billings, MT

9d

About The Position

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. KOA has 500+ locations across the United States and Canada including a mix of franchised and company-owned parks (OAK). Founded in 1962, the mission of KOA is “connecting people to the outdoors and each other,” and those who represent the brand share the values of being family-oriented, passionate, entrepreneurial, customer-focused, and innovative.

At KOA, we believe the outdoors is fun and for everyone. We are committed to having an environment where all are treated with dignity and respect. We strive to:
intentionally create a sense of community and belonging for our guests, employees and franchise partners
continually educate ourselves and expand our knowledge to foster an inclusive and supportive environment
sustain a culture that promotes diversity of thought and experiences
ensure everyone has the ability to experience the outdoors and that our facilities are accessible to all
drive change in our company and industry through action and implementation
Summary:
The Campground Management Internship Program offers the opportunity for undergraduate students to expand their classroom knowledge by developing skills, habits, and experience in a hands-on work environment, while enjoying the great outdoors.
The 12- week internship program serves as a pre-Manager-In-Training program, allowing the participants to focus on campground operations, management, marketing and administration. Interns will train first-hand by working alongside our experienced managers.

Requirements

• Student pursuing a degree in Management, Business, Communication, Hospitality Management, Entrepreneurship, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Recreation Management or related area of study
• Able to meet deadlines and work with internal team members while maintaining a self-direct approach to ongoing projects
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse population
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – Bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

• Spend 12 weeks shadowing and working within the 4 core departments - operations, management, marketing and administration.
• Duties may include working in all campground positions (guest services, maintenance, groundskeeping, food and beverage, housekeeping and operations).
• Responsible for executing day-to-day activities assigned by manager.
• Develop and present a final project at the conclusion of the internship.
• Responsible for participating in all internship components including internship workbook, scheduled shifts & internship meetings and projects.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed