Park Operations Internships

The internship program experience combines Cedar Point’s business needs with college level internship requirements. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to grow and learn in the hospitality and amusement park tourism industry through hands-on exposure to day-to-day operational tasks within your assigned Division. You will be responsible for providing excellent guest service and utilizing leadership skills while collaborating on group projects to ensure a successful operation.

Guest Services and Special Events Internship – Preferred Majors: Event Planning, Public Relations, Hospitality, Business, Marketing 

Internship Description: This rotating internship offers a multifaceted view of customer service, guest experience, and event execution in the Theme Park industry. This internship provides experience in our communications center, aiding guests in our Guest Services Office, leading VIP Tours of the park, including our exclusive Sunrise Thrills tour program. Work with our Marketing, Catering, and Public Relations Departments in executing special events at the park, including catered events, special days, and other activities, while working alongside a team of 10-15 associates. Select Leadership positions available.

Park Services Operations Management Internship – Preferred Majors: Management, Operations Management, Business, Hospitality

Manage a team of individuals in our Park Services Department and gain experience in labor budgeting, time management, motivation and team development, and control of resources. Improve cleanliness standards and efficiency within an area that you are leading. Create a project that addresses issues on the associate level that can create a better environment for new and current associates.

Event Operations Management Internship – Preferred Majors: Management, Operations Management, Business, Hospitality, Event Management

Manage a team of individuals in our Event Operations Department and gain experience in labor and time management, motivation and team development, and control of resources. This team works closely with the Marketing, Group Sales, and Food and Beverage Teams to conduct catered and signature events and festivals. The Event Operations Team executes several parts of these events including setup, teardown, cleanliness, and operating activities and special experiences within the event..

Park Services Training and Administration Internship –

In this internship, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with leadership, supporting them with a range of associate issues and conducting department audits. You will facilitate and improve all department training, create online documentation, and ensure all administrative tasks and paperwork are efficiently and accurately completed on a daily basis. You’ll gain experience in communication and problem-solving while working with a diverse workforce.

Admissions Internal Audit Internship Accounting – Preferred Majors: Accounting, Auditing

Act as an internal auditor for the Admissions operation at Cedar Point, including Fast Lane, Season Pass, and Ticket sales, cashier variance reporting, labor analysis, product/sales analysis, time-motion studies of guest flow and efficiency, and other control functions. Audit interns also can serve as leaders of Admissions teams.

Park Admissions Operations Management Internship – Preferred Majors: Management, Sales, Operations Management, Business Management

Manage a team of individuals in the Park Admissions Department, gaining valuable insight into daily operations management of multiple locations, including our parking/toll plaza, admissions gates, ticket sales, season pass sales, Fast Lane sales, group sales, and waterpark admissions. Management Interns are responsible for the daily scheduling, timekeeping, associate management, work culture, and operational performance of their locations.

Ride Operations - Administrative Internship – Preferred Majors: Management, Business Management

Complete the staff management functions of the Ride Operations Department, includes entering schedules, performing weekly payroll, filing, and organizing paperwork, and completing paperwork audits.

Ride Operations - Audit Internship 

Act as an internal auditor for the Ride Operations team, will audit iROC, Fast Lane, and Cleanliness on a daily basis.

Ride Operations - Guest Experience Internship 

Ensures the ride operations team is giving the best day ever to our guests. This will be done by answering guest comments, auditing guest incentives, and weekly completion of the Token to Ride program.

Warehousing and Inventory Management Internship - Preferred Majors: Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Warehousing

Interns monitor, analyze, and forecast data from our Park Services management software, as well as oversee the inventory and distribution of supplies for the Cedar Point Park Services Warehouse, including receiving, inventory control, and inventory audits.

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