**Job Description** The Princess Summer Internship Program is a 10-week paid summer internship opportunity designed to provide exposure and insight to professional careers in the amazing leisure travel, cruise industry. The selected interns will work on departmental projects as well as participate in professional development and enrichment activities. **2025 Program Dates** Program runs 10 weeks from June 16th - August 25th. **Eligibility** Eligible candidates are enrolled in a four-year accredited undergraduate program (where they are at least a rising junior) or in a graduate/Ph.D. program and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. MUST NOT be a graduating senior in the summer 2025. **Compensation** Undergraduate - $25.00/hr, Graduate - $35.00/hr, Ph.D. - $45.00/hr **Internship Project Details -** + **Support Entertainment Department Teams:** Provide hands-on assistance across various Entertainment Department divisions, including production coordination, youth programs, activities planning, Creative Studio operations, casting and recruitment, and music programming. Ensure seamless communication and collaboration between these teams to enhance overall guest experience. + **Operational Observation and Assistance:** Actively observe and contribute to the day-to-day operations of both shoreside and shipboard environments. Identify and share opportunities for improvement, implement best practices, and ensure that all entertainment activities align with company standards and guest expectations. + **Project Management:** Take ownership of projects from initial concept through to execution and final review. This includes planning, resource allocation, timeline management, and ensuring that all deliverables meet quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, while consistently aligning with brand objectives. **Requirements** + Participate in onboard ship visits (inclusive of sailings) to identify opportunities and support new initiatives. + The ability to travel to various locations as required to support business needs. + Assist in the management and execution of entertainment initiatives, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and align with brand goals. + Offer administrative assistance to the entertainment department, including scheduling, documentation, and communication tasks to ensure smooth operations. + Actively participate in brainstorming sessions and creative meetings, contributing ideas and solutions to enhance entertainment offerings. + Regularly attend and engage in department meetings, providing input and updates on ongoing projects and initiatives. + Take on other responsibilities as assigned, adapting to the evolving needs of the department. + Proficiency using MS office Suite including Outlook & MS Teams. + Advanced proficiency in Project Management skills. + Ability to work independently, remotely and self-manage. + Well organized and able to communicate effectively with colleagues and managers. + The types of duties the students will perform will vary and may require some technical tasks, projects and/or work that may require specific proficiencies, technical abilities and/or computer skills. **Majors Preferred** + Business Administration + Creative/Performing Arts + Hospitality **What You Can Expect** + Gain valuable experience. + Gain confidence. + Explore a new career path. + Opens the opportunity to a future full-time job after graduation. + Develop and refine skills. + Network with professionals in the field. + Develop an understanding of the type of working environment, field and industry that align with your career goals. + Obtain job-related skills and experiences that will enhance your qualifications for future opportunities. **Deadlines** Our 2025 application period will close on November 30, 2024. **Our Culture… Stronger Together** Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: **https://www.princess.com/aboutus/culture-framework/** Princess is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. **Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)** Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com **\#PCL**