Park Services Hospitality Leadership Internship
Queensbury, New York
Job Category: Internships/Co-Ops/Apprenticeships
Req ID 30988Overview:
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Are you ready to take your internship to new heights at Six Flags Great Escape? Be a part of the Park Services Hospitality Leadership Internship Program? This program is more than just a job or simple internship – it’s a lifetime opportunity to gain hands-on experience, make lasting friendships, boost your resume, grow your knowledge and skills, and make a real-world difference on the operation of New York’s leading theme park. As a Park Services Hospitality Leadership Intern, you will lead in a Supervisory capacity while ensuring to keep the park clean and sparkling for all Guests.
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Program Highlights & Responsibilities
- Employee housing available on a first‑come, first‑serve basis. Please contact the HR Team for more information.
- Meet and network with other college interns and park leaders
- Gain first-hand knowledge and experience working directly in the field in an operations leadership position
- Oversee members of the Park Services Team in a Supervisory role
- Get valuable opportunities to meet, engage, and learn from park leaders and management
- Opportunity to participate in a “Capstone Presentation” related to improving an aspect of the park/resort operation
- Ensure that appropriate staffing levels are maintained to meet all operational goals
- Responsible for storage areas and Guest facing locations being stocked, cleaned and organized
- Responsible for the compliance with daily labor and expense budgets
- Responsible for the implementation of department training and on the job training for Team Members
- Responsible for inventory control & management
- Ensuring an enjoyable and rewarding experience for Team Members and ensuring high rates of retention, motivation and morale
- Responsible for Coaching, Counseling, and Documentation
- Responding to and resolving Guest situations in a professional and responsible manner
- Assist with developing Leads and Team Members for future Leadership roles
- Practices, supports, maintains and enforces a total safety culture for all Leads and Team Members
- Assist other Team Members and Departments to support the resort as a whole
How You Will Do It
- Ability to lead and inspire team members.
- Ability to work in an environment as fast-paced as our coasters
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to successfully interpret and explain SDS information
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Willingness to step in when needed, lead by example and assist with all cleaning tasks
- Taking direction from management
Why work with us?
- Paid training
- Pay Rate starting at $17.50
- DailyPay – work today, get paid tomorrow
- Advancement opportunities
- Free admission to ALL Six Flags parks, including White Water Bay
- Free tickets for friends and family
- Discounts on passes, food, and merchandise
- Exclusive employee events
- Fun rewards, benefits, and more!
Qualifications:
What You Will Need
- Must be 18 years or older with valid driver’s license
- Must be currently pursuing a college degree or a recent graduate (within 180 days of the start of employment at Six Flags Great Escape)
- A team-player attitude and the willingness to step in wherever it is needed to support the park operation or assist Guests
- Commit to working through the 2026 summer operating season (minimally mid-May through mid-August)
- Flexible schedule with the ability to work weekends, nights and holiday periods to meet business needs
- Ability and comfort working in an indoor and outdoor environment (rain, heat, winds, etc.)
- Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach throughout your shift
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Basic understanding of leadership and a willingness to learn and develop
- A safety-first attitude
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays