Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey.
The Holland America 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.
2024 Program Dates (two options)
- Program runs 10 weeks from June 10th – August 16th or June 17th – August 23rd.
Eligibility
- Eligible candidates are enrolled in a four-year accredited undergraduate program (where they are at least a rising junior) and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- MUST NOT be a graduating senior in the summer 2024.
Compensation
- Undergraduate – $25.00/hr
Intern Project Details
This position is responsible for assisting Interior design team with design projects on the HAL and SBN fleet with a focus on sustainability. Tasks include talking with vendors, organizing samples, creating presentations and supporting designers as needed.
- Liaise with vendors and key stake holders related to Sustainability pilot projects (ongoing and new)
- Research sustainable solutions related to interior design specifications.
- Create presentations
- Organize resource library
- Assist designers with ordering/returning samples
- Assist designers with selecting products
- Responsible for correlating information and recapping findings to design team
- Responsible for engaging with vendors to keep projects moving forward
- Provide creative solutions and design ideas
Requirements
- Proficiency using MS office Suite including Outlook & MS Teams
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree: rising Junior/Senior – Environmental Design studies
Skills Preferred
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Power Point or Smartsheet
- Self-starter
- Able to run with little direction
What You Can Expect
- Gain valuable experience. Gain confidence.
- Explore a new career path.
- Opens the opportunity to a future full-time job at Holland America 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 2024 application period will close on February 29, 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.hollandamerica.com/en_US/our-company/mission-values.html
Holland America 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)
Holland America 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
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