What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2025 Finance and Business Analytics Internship - Dollywood Theme Park and Resorts - Seasonal position at Herschend?
At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We do this every day across all properties, all located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts and they will tell you this place is different. It’s not a difference that you can touch or see - it’s a difference you can feel. We are seeking candidates who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together. This person also brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity and genuine hospitality to the lives of our guests.
Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts, and they will tell you this place is different. It’s not a difference you can touch or see - it’s a difference you can feel. We are seeking a Finance and Business Analytics Intern for Dollywood Parks & Resorts who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while caring deeply about our brand.
We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. This individual is driven to create meaningful experiences for our hosts, guests, and community while ensuring the success and profitability of our unique offerings. They also bring fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity, and genuine hospitality to their life and work. We seek an individual who can bring the vision of the resorts to life.
Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager and working with the Financial Planning & Analysis Team, this position will provide support for The Dollywood Company. Responsibilities include financial planning and analysis, research projects related to company activity, variance analysis, and performance measurement against KPIs. All of this will be done in a manner consistent with the mission, values and operating philosophies and standards of the Dollywood Company.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
Summary of Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Conduct statistical analyses
- Assist in gathering, formatting, and organizing large amounts of data from various sources
- Assist in creation of templates or models used to analyze business performance
- Identify opportunities to automate and improve reporting and analysis
- Prepare scenario analyses and variance analysis using parameters provided by leadership
- Conduct research using economic drivers to analyze business performance and/or development
- Provides information to management by assembling and summarizing data, preparing reports and making presentations of findings, analysis, and recommendations
- Provide various ad hoc analysis and reporting as required
Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any time
Education and Experience Required
- Enrollment in Bachelor degree program with major study of Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics or Economics
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools;
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Innovative team player who can multitask and work independently
- Strong logical and analytical problem-solving skills
- Valid Tennessee driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to project Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work.
- Must be self-motivated and disciplined.
- Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information.
- Must display and live out our Lead with Love principles by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
- Must be willing to constantly improve.
- Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene.
- Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers.
- Must adapt to changes easily.
- Must enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Must show appreciation to others.
- Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to act to meet their needs within company guidelines.
- Able to display and live out Lead with Love qualities rooted in the Dollywood culture by being: patient, kind, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
- Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees
- Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties
- Able to sit and/or stand for long/short periods
- Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts. (Able to work cooperatively with others.)
- Able to comprehend instructions and retain information
- Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities
- Able to prioritize tasks and complete assignments on time
- Able to operate/drive company vehicles
- Able to work outdoors
- Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker
- Able to work independently or in a team environment
The Dollywood Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The Dollywood Company drives a welcoming culture where ideas and decisions from all people support our efforts to be relevant in an ever-changing world.
