What are the responsibilities and job description for the KD Leadership Intern position at Kings Dominion?
The KD Leadership Intern position at Kings Dominion & Soak City offers a unique opportunity for hands-on experience in a leadership role within one of Virginia's premier theme parks. Interns will oversee teams, participate in leadership training, and engage with park leaders while gaining insight into various business operations such as Food & Beverage, Retail, and HR. Applicants must be pursuing a college degree and commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week throughout the internship program.
Overview
Experience the excitement of working at Kings Dominion & Soak City, Virginia's premier destination for fun with more than 60 world-class rides, live shows, unique attractions, water slides, and special events throughout the season with something for everyone around each corner.
Program Details
Be a part of the Kings Dominion Internship Program 2025. Our program is designed to provide hands-on experience, make lasting friendships, boost your resume, and grow your skills/knowledge. As a Kings Dominion employee, you will receive exclusive benefits such as FREE admission and parking, complimentary tickets for family and friends, discounts on food and merchandise, access to thirty plus employee appreciation events and giveaways throughout the year, and so much more.
Responsibilities
- Gain first-hand experience and knowledge working directly in the field in a leadership position for the park overseeing a team of Associates.
- Meet and network with other college interns as part of our program.
- Get valuable opportunities to meet, engage, and learn directly from park leaders and management.
- Attend and complete several leadership training classes to expand and develop your leadership knowledge/expertise.
- Attend business seminars taught by park leaders and management where you can learn about all the facets of the theme park business (Culinary, Finance, HR, Marketing, Park Operations, Retail, Workforce Planning, etc.).
Leadership Intern Opportunities
- Food & Beverage / Culinary Leadership: interns in this role will serve in a front-line leadership position with either our in-park F&B team or our Culinary operations team behind the scenes.
- Retail (Merch/Games/Extra Charge) Leadership: interns in this role will serve in a front-line leadership position with either our Merchandise, Games, or Extra Charge teams.
Qualifications
- A proper RESUME is required to be attached to your application in order to be considered for this position.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be currently pursuing a college degree or a recent graduate (within 180 days of the start of employment/program at Kings Dominion).
- Commit to working at Kings Dominion and completing intern program requirements during one of the time periods listed below:
- SPRING: February through April/May
- SUMMER: May/June through August
- FALL: August/September through December
- SPRING & SUMMER: February through August
- SUMMER & FALL: May/June through December
- Ability to work at minimum 16 hours per week AND be available to work/intern program activities as well as work on weekends/peak days.
- Ability and comfort with working in both indoor and outdoor environments that may include a variety of weather conditions (rain, heat, snow, wind, etc.).
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