What are the responsibilities and job description for the PR and Corporate Communications Intern position at Great Wolf Lodge?
Program Summary:
The Corporate Internship Program at Great Wolf is a 10-week program lasting from June 3 - August 7, 2025. The program provides college students with paid, meaningful work experience that compliments their current coursework. Through an experiential and structured approach to learning, interns will gain hands-on experience with real-life work that is tied to the success of the team and Great Wolf's purpose of Bringing Joy to Families. In addition to meaningful assignments and working in a supportive business environment, students will be invited to participate in professional development opportunities, and social activities to get to know fellow Pack Members and build relationships across other departments, and more. Students can expect regular mentorship and feedback to help develop the skills and experience that will position them to grow in their career area of choice.
Internship Summary:
The Corporate Communications Intern will work alongside the Corporate Communications and Public Relations team, based out of Great Wolf Lodge’s Corporate Headquarters in Chicago, IL. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team of public relations and communications leaders, and receive mentorship from the Vice President of Corporate Communications. In this role you will assist with key media events taking place over the summer and opportunities to represent the Great Wolf brand in interactions with media and social influencers.
Experiences You Will Gain:
$21/hr (undergraduate) - $23/hr (graduate)
An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of Great Wolf’s total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and other perks.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The Corporate Internship Program at Great Wolf is a 10-week program lasting from June 3 - August 7, 2025. The program provides college students with paid, meaningful work experience that compliments their current coursework. Through an experiential and structured approach to learning, interns will gain hands-on experience with real-life work that is tied to the success of the team and Great Wolf's purpose of Bringing Joy to Families. In addition to meaningful assignments and working in a supportive business environment, students will be invited to participate in professional development opportunities, and social activities to get to know fellow Pack Members and build relationships across other departments, and more. Students can expect regular mentorship and feedback to help develop the skills and experience that will position them to grow in their career area of choice.
Internship Summary:
The Corporate Communications Intern will work alongside the Corporate Communications and Public Relations team, based out of Great Wolf Lodge’s Corporate Headquarters in Chicago, IL. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team of public relations and communications leaders, and receive mentorship from the Vice President of Corporate Communications. In this role you will assist with key media events taking place over the summer and opportunities to represent the Great Wolf brand in interactions with media and social influencers.
Experiences You Will Gain:
- Gain meaningful real-world experience with shaping and delivering messages that resonate with media and guests.
- Support key summer media initiatives by writing press materials, assisting with live broadcasts, pitching media, and assisting with event logistics.
- Assist in developing press materials including press releases, media advisories, and pitch emails.
- Track media coverage and prepare coverage highlights to be used for reports to leadership.
- Evaluate and respond to incoming media and social influencer requests and assist with setting up individual media stays or media FAMs.
- Update the media section of the Great Wolf Lodge website.
- Provide real-time media/social monitoring in a crisis communication scenario.
- Receive mentoring from the VP of Corporate Communications, who has 25 years of hospitality PR experience.
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s program focused on Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or similar (rising Junior or Senior preferred).
- Unrestricted work authorization in the United States (sponsorship not provided).
- Willingness to work in a hybrid environment out of the downtown Chicago corporate office.
- All employment offers are contingent upon a successful background check.
- Prior internship in PR or Communications role preferred.
- Must have a positive attitude and be comfortable working independently.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
- Must be cognizant of deadlines, and take full responsibility for related workflow and deliverables.
- Flexible work schedule that includes nights and weekends as needed.
- MS Office and PowerPoint proficient.
- Ability to write utilizing proper AP-Style.
- Mastery of prominent social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and Pinterest.
- 10-week full-time program based in our Corporate Headquarters located in Chicago, IL.
- Work on a hybrid schedule (Mon/Fri optional work from home, Tues/Wed/Thurs in the office with your team).
- Meaningful, business-driven assignments and projects.
- Regular mentorship and individualized performance coaching and feedback.
- Cohort-based onboarding and learning.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Social events and activities.
$21/hr (undergraduate) - $23/hr (graduate)
An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of Great Wolf’s total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and other perks.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Salary : $21 - $23
