Professional Intern

The Whitewater Professional Intern is an integral part of the team working in a leadership role to accomplish Whitewater’s mission.  The Professional Intern Program is designed for undergraduate students in their Senior year or Graduate students looking for leadership and management experience.   Professional Interns will focus on all aspects of Whitewater’s operation, specifically leading and managing teams. The Whitewater Professional Intern is an hourly, full-time seasonal role that reports to an Operation Manager.

Responsibilities

• Engage closely with an area of focus of a specific team.  Opportunities lie within Outdoor Activities, Guest Experience, Event Management, or Food and Beverage.
• Work closely with executive team and department heads focusing operational efficiencies, data analytics, labor management, employee coaching and evaluation, event programming, marketing, and other relevant operational needs.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of specific team.
• Manage and lead a team of employees (including, but not limited to, scheduling, hiring, coaching, documenting disciplinary actions, and recruiting).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a current or rising senior enrolled in an undergraduate program or current graduate student enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Must have open availability to work for a minimum 12-week period between the dates of May 1 and September 4.
• Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing in English with other employees, guests, and vendors.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during other Whitewater events as needed.