Student Intern

Summary:
White Lodging offers a paid, hourly internship opportunities.. Participants are assigned various hourly roles in the hotel to learn the responsibilities of that role and about how a hotel operates. You will experience learning through online instruction, direct instruction from your mentor and others in the department as well as "On-The-Job" training. By the end of each stage, you should not only have a good working knowledge and accurate perception of the position but also of White Lodging. Training: You will be assigned a mentor/trainer within your department and a comprehensive training program has been designed to take you through the training for your position as well as give insight into the culture and philosophies of White Lodging. Hours: Hours and work days will vary depending on the hotel's business needs. The commitment is 6 weeks.

Responsibilities:
• Meet with department leaders to review requirements.
• Work with leaders to develop training schedule that will accomplish the requirements of the program while also ensuring the participant provides valuable support to the hotel operation.
• Carry out the duties listed in the position descriptions for the roles in which he/she will be training.
• Use certification programs to become proficient in applicable hourly roles.
• Show initiative in completing the hourly training and the internship project.
• Keep supervisor informed of any issues with training or progression through program.
• Keep the supervisor informed of progress in completing the project.
• Provide copy of finished project to a hotel discipline head.

Other information:
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Be able to be on your feet for up to 8 hours a shift when required.
• Be able to bend and squat multiple times per shift for the delivery of guest folios.
• Lift, carry or otherwise move up to 10 lbs. regularly.
• Lift, carry or otherwise move up to 20 lbs. occasionally with assistance.
• Follow proper moving and lifting procedures identified in Departmental Orientation Handbook.
• Regularly required to stand; sit; walk; reach; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk and hear.