Intern

Job Description

SUMMARY: The Internship Program offers students who are approaching graduation within the next year a hands-on, immersive experience, gaining professional experience within a global luxury river cruise line. Interns will gain exposure to the core functions of the cruise business while working alongside experienced professionals. They will contribute to meaningful projects while developing career-ready skills, aligned with academic learning objectives. The program is designed to provide exposure to business operations, professional competencies, and real-world business skills through mentorship, and career exploration opportunities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Learn and understand AmaWaterways’ business model, organizational structure, and departmental functions

Support assigned department with day-to-day operations, projects, and initiatives

Collaborate with experienced professionals and mentors to gain insight into cruise line operations and industry best practices

Apply academic knowledge to real-world business challenges and contribute creative, data-informed solutions

Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and presentations to develop professional communication and business skills

Communicate professionally with colleagues across departments and levels of the organization

Demonstrate strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks and deadlines

Contribute to meaningful cross-functional projects aligned with departmental goals and academic learning objectives

Engage in professional development activities, including mentorship sessions, training workshops, and career exploration opportunities

Complete special projects and presentations as assigned throughout the internship

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Currently enrolled as a college student who is approaching graduation within the next year and pursuing a degree in business, hospitality, tourism, accounting, marketing, information technology, human resources, or a related field

Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite; Project Management Software, Database Software, Design Software, Internet Software, Electronic Mail Software

Other skills required:

Strong interest in travel, hospitality, or cruise industry

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a professional environment

Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and commitment to learning

COMPETENCIES:

Career & Self Development: Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one’s organization

Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization

Critical Thinking: Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information

Equity & Inclusion: Demonstrate the awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably engage and include people from different cultures and backgrounds. Engage in anti-oppressive practices that actively challenge the systems, structures, and policies of racism and inequity

Leadership: Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals

Professionalism: Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace

Teamwork: Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities

Technology: Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Occasionally required to stand

Occasionally required to walk

Continually required to sit

Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl

Continually required to talk or hear

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Color vision