Hospitality Internship Program 2025/2026

Are you a college student that is looking for a Fall, Spring, or Summer Internship? Are you a passionate about the hospitality industry? How about Hands on, energetic, and driven? Tharaldson wants you! 

We provide a friendly, professional place to work and have fun, with opportunities for advancement and career growth. A strong company culture inspires staff to achieve the highest service standards in hospitality. Tharaldson has 90 hotels nationwide and will be adding to our hotel portfolio in the next 3 years, providing growth opportunities for our team members!

Our internship program is designed for students to gain valuable hands-on experience, while rotating through the various departments at the host hotel during our 10–12-week program. 

What we are looking for:

• Students currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree(B.A) or associate's degree(A.A) in hospitality or tourism management program.
• Friendly, Hands on, and Energetic
• Adaptable to the demanding and fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of Word processing software.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and balance priorities.

Our Program:

• 10-12 week Internship Program
• Program is designed for student in their Sophomore, Junior, and Senior year.
• Our program runs in the Fall and Summer at 18 of our Marriott, Hilton, and IHG branded hotels.
• Learning opportunities in operations departments: Administrative, Front Desk, Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Sales.
• Designed for students to gain hands-on experience and develop the fundamental skills needed in the hospitality industry.
• Professional development meetings with the property leadership team where you will track your progress with our internship guide and discuss growth opportunities.
• Upon completion of the program, Interns will be considered for future internships, our MIT program, or Full-Time career opportunities.

About Us:

Tharaldson Hospitality Management’s mission is to operate the most profitable hotels in the world by hiring the brightest people and providing them with the tools and know-how to produce industry-leading bottom lines. We will constantly pursue this mission while never sacrificing the satisfaction of our guests or employees. 

Since his first hotel acquisition in 1982, Gary Tharaldson has opened over 400 hotel properties throughout the United States. He has been instrumental in developing prototype properties for the likes of Marriott and Hilton and has received numerous “Developer of the Year” awards from the same highly respected franchise companies.

What We Offer: 

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Career Advancement Opportunity
• Employee Discounts
• Competitive Pay and depends on Location
• Daily Pay Option
• Flexible work schedule
• Comprehensive benefits for you and your family including (medical, vision, dental, 401k, Profit Sharing)
• Paid Vacation