Hospitality Internship

No matter your major course of study—healthcare, education, industrial design, information technology, etc.—it’s likely hospitality will play a key role in your future career.

Put an experience with the Gulf Coast’s leading hospitality company on your resume with a summer internship at Meyer Vacation Rentals.

With more than 1,100 vacation rental properties ranging from one-bedroom condos to 20-bedroom beach houses, Meyer welcomes more than 100,000 guests through its doors each year.

Meyer is seeking ambitious, motivated students for a number of internship opportunities.

At Meyer, a hospitality internship provides a backstage pass to the inner workings of how Meyer provides exceptional customer service and builds lifetime relationships with our customers and communities.

This is your opportunity to learn from the vacation rental industry leader; Meyer manages more than half a billion dollars in real estate along the Gulf Coast! Internship positions are available through our Guest Services Department in roles such as Guest Relations Representative, Support Coordinator, Housekeeping Inspector, and Property Caretaker. Exposure to other departments within the company (i.e. Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting, IT) is available through various events.

The duration of the internship is May through August. Student housing assistance, including utilities and Wi-Fi, is available for this program. Interns are paid a competitive hourly rate. Transportation is not provided for this program, so all selected students must have reliable transportation to and from work assignments.

·        Demonstrate leadership, team-building and customer service skills

·        Provide travel information and/or property information to guests

·        Resolve guest and/or owner issues in a timely and professional manner

·        Meet and greet guests and/or owners with a big smile and positive attitude

·        Understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions/procedures

·        Exhibit a clear, concise and professional phone manner

·        Have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook

• Exhibit a professional communication style, both orally and in writing.

·        Present an excellent work ethic; be prompt and appropriately dressed; and be prepared for the workday

• Possess conflict management strategies

• Coach housekeeping staff on maintaining Meyer Standards.

• Participate in training activities in guest relations, housekeeping, STARR laundry and warehouse departments.

• Cope with work-related stress due to tight deadlines and ever increasing demands

·        Answer phones

·        Solve guest issues/recovery

·        Process payments

·        Assist with office duties as needed

·        Check guests in and out

·        Make express deliveries

·        Prepare for VIP arrivals

·        Prepare property for guest arrival

·        Housekeeping

·        Utilize quality assurance applications

·        Be 18 years of age or older

·        Be actively enrolled in a post-secondary institution of learning

·        Be legally eligible to work in the United States

·        Possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and current auto insurance

·        Be able to speak, read and write English

·        Has a desire to learn and grow in hospitality industry operations

·        Has previous hospitality experience (not a requirement)

·        Be able to work a full-time schedule

·        Be able to abide by appearance standards

·        Be able to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment

·        Housing assistance through Meyer, with low-cost rent (including utilities) automatically deducted from your paycheck

·        Paid internship: Competitive hourly rate

·        Gain familiarity with operations at a high-volume vacation rental company

·        Gain hands-on experience in the hospitality industry

·        Network with members of the staff and learn about their roles

·        High level of consideration when applying for future career opportunities for those who have proven successful (Our interns have been hired on numerous occasions.)

·        Learning opportunities available within various departments—from marketing to IT and even within our other companies: Meyer Services, Starr Textile Services and CENTURY 21 Meyer Real Estate

Our commitment to personalized service, innovation and overall expertise has brought recognition:

·        Alabama Quality Award

·        Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber Business of the Year

·        Business Woman of the Year

·        Walton M. Vines Free Enterprise Person of the Year

·        Certification as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise

·        Named #3 for the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama

·        Top CENTURY 21 office in Alabama; Gold Medallion Award for top production

The Alabama/Florida Gulf Coast is an amazing place to enjoy your summer and gain valuable work experience.

Spend your free time exploring the area, having lots of fun adventures, or chilling out on our sugar-white sand beaches. Ideas for fun:

·        Water parks

·        Scuba diving

·        Boating

·        Outlet shopping

·        Amusement parks

·        Canoeing/kayaking

·        Dolphin cruises

·        Concerts at the Wharf Amphitheater

·        Zip-lining

·        Surfing

·        Golf

·        Skydiving

·        Deep-sea fishing

·        Historical sites

·        Jet skiing

·        Seafood

·        Parasailing

·        Nightlife/live music

·        Arts

·        Beaches, beaches, beaches!