Summer 2026 Project Management Internship - Oasis at Death Valley
US-CA-Death Valley
Xanterra Attract Portal
Req #: 37696
Type: Seasonal
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Overview: Live. Work. Explore. as a Project Management Intern at The Oasis at Death Valley! The Oasis at Death Valley is situated in a lush, spring-fed desert oasis, surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park. The Oasis operates the historic AAA Four Diamond Inn and Ranch, restaurants, gift shops, and the world's lowest elevation golf course. Both hotels are open year-round and feature swimming pools fed by naturally warm local springs. This internship allows interns to gain hands-on experience within the engineering department while participating in online and in-person classes to learn about other resort based engineering career paths To be eligible for this internship, you must: * Relocate to Death Valley National Park in California for the duration of the program * Be studying or interested in pursuing a career in the hospitality industry The Details: Position Type: Seasonal, Full-Time Internship Season Dates: May 13th, 2026 - August 7th, 2026 Pay: $16.65 per hour Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays). During high business volume this position may require overtime. Why the Oasis at Death Valley? Death Valley National Park is in the northern Mojave Desert in California and is the largest National Park outside of Alaska. With incredibly diverse ecosystems, sand dunes, mountains, and America's lowest elevations, Death Valley is an incredible place to call home. We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. Life at the Oasis: * Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site) * Free breakfast and lunch with $4 dinners in the employee dining room (cafeteria-style) * Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth) * A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities * Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world! Benefits: Seasonal * Sick Pay * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Program * Learning and Development Program Perks: * Free Death Valley National Park pass * Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym and sports court * Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts * Planned employee trips and activities * 15% Verizon service/products discount * $350 Referral Bonus Program * The adventure of a lifetime! Responsibilities: Program Highlights: * Learn about project planning and execution at a high-volume resort property in a remote desert environment. * Gain hands-on experience supporting engineering and facilities teams in real-world projects. * Participate in site assessments, project scoping, and timeline development for active infrastructure and renovation projects. * Rotate through key departments such as Facilities, Maintenance, and Engineering to understand daily operations and interdependencies. * Attend in-person and online learning sessions focused on project management principles, sustainability, and hospitality operations. * Shadow project managers and engineers to observe leadership, budgeting, and vendor coordination. * Learn to use tools for scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking. * Identify challenges and propose solutions for sustainable development within a National Park setting. Completion Benefits: At the end of the internship, you will receive: * A supervisor critique with a performance scorecard. * A certificate of completion recognizing your achievements. Qualifications: * Lodging department interns are required to have a valid Driver's License (learner's permit not accepted) * Must be able to work independently. * Must adhere to grooming standards. * Must adhere to all safety guidelines when using cleaning materials. * Must be able to lift 30 pounds. * Must be able to bend, push, pull, kneel, lift and stand for extended periods of time. 100% of job involves being on your feet. * Must be able to work in extreme temperatures. Physical Demands: * Must be able to lift 30 pounds. * Must be able to bend, push, pull, kneel, lift and stand for extended periods of time. 100% of job involves being on your feet. * Must be able to work in extreme temperatures. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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