What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lodging Internship - Grand Canyon South Rim position at Internal Career Site?
Overview
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Lodging team in Grand Canyon National Park!
Grand Canyon National Park Lodges operates 6 hotels, 7 retail shops, and various restaurants and dining facilities in the historic Grand Canyon Village. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests! As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park is a place of remarkable beauty, peace, scenic grandeur and top-notch hospitality.
We’re hiring a Lodging Intern to Live. Work. Explore. this season!
Job Summary:Gain exposure in housekeeping and front areas of Lodging operations.
The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: June - SeptemberPay: $16.70 per hourSchedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Why Grand Canyon South Rim?We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire at the Grand Canyon South Rim, and proud stewards of the park.
Life at the South Rim:
- Low-cost employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
- Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, and Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
- A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
- Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!
Benefits:
- Sick Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Learning and Development Program
Perks:
- Free Grand Canyon National Park pass
- Rec Center – Fitness Equipment, Computers, and Free WiFi
- Paid Day off on your birthday
- Discounted mule rides
- Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides
- Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
- Planned employee trips and activities
- 15% Verizon service/products discount
- $350 Referral Bonus Program
- The adventure of a lifetime!
Responsibilities
- Continually focus on exploring the Grand Canyon South Rim Lodging Operation, gain exposure with the department, units, staff and procedures.
- Complete 2 weeks of Housekeeping training, 2 weeks of Guest Service Agent Front Desk training, 2 weeks of Lead GSA training and execution of the role with the final week being spent with the Rooms Office leadership team. (Contact Rooms Office for individual job descriptions for specific JDs for other roles).
- Spend time with various units ranging from Laundry to porters, with a majority of time being spent at Front Desk.
- Take various learning and development opportunities related to Lodging.
- Learn about department schedules, budgets, employee performance tracking and coaching.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current Xanterra South Rim employee.
- Good standing with current GCSR Department.
- Previous experience with Computers, Typing, and basic software (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Previous Opera experience preferred.
- Desire to gain exposure in Lodging operating department to become a more well rounded operations-centric employee.
- Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with a broad cross-section of guests and staff.
- Previous Leadership experience preferred.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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