Houston First Hospitality Internship Program

Houston, TX

Internship

Student (College)

Program summary

The program will put participants right at the heart of Houston’s vibrant hospitality, convention and tourism industries. You will not only be part of the successful Houston First team but will have the opportunity to network with a wide range of industry professionals, dive into personal and career development classes, and work with people from all over the city.

The program is also designed to help you build skills like problem-solving techniques, working in a team, guest service savvy and effective communication that will help you throughout your career.

Interviews will begin shortly after the May 2nd application deadline.

What to expect

During this exciting program, you must work quickly and efficiently while exhibiting exceptional service standards resulting in meaningful interactions with other team members. Your ability to be flexible will be critical to navigating the variety of projects.

Application submission deadline: May 1

Program dates: June 2- July 25

Pay rate: $15 per hour

Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week with an occasional weekend

Physical conditions: Normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Infrequent exposure to outside elements including heat and/or humidity, wet conditions, and prolonged standing/walking. Additional personal protective equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required.

Education requirements

Successful applicants must:

Be currently enrolled and taking classes at an accredited college, university, or higher education program OR have graduated from an accredited college, university, or higher education program within 24 months of the application posting date
Have completed at least one semester at an accredited college, university, or higher education program by time of program start date

General requirements
Successful applicants must:

Pass a background check and drug screening before starting to work. Criminal record, educational status and employment history will be verified.
Be at least 18 years of age at time of application
Accept Houston First appearance guidelines
Possess unrestricted US work authorization for the duration of the program
HFC does not sponsor visas for this program, no exceptions

Vetting Timeline:

February - applications are being accepted
March - selection process
April - Interview stage
May - acceptance letters are sent.
June - first day of internship is June 2. 2025

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted via email the first week in March.

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