Job Description
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 (remote) 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/hrIntern Project Details
Serve as a key point of contact for integrated communications planning (Marketing/PR/Social/etc.) related to execution of partnership agreements. Review contractual obligations and ensure they are met, identify new areas of cross-marketing opportunities and facilitate implementation with appropriate teams. Work with partners on joint promotional assets, event activation, marketing coordination, measurement and planning. Ensure and maintain brand consistency.
2Business development and research of new partnership opportunities that reach our target audience. Evaluate new partnerships and other third party opportunities. Leverage third parties to drive commercial value and revenue for Holland America Line, both within their customer base as well as ours.
Identify, assess and implement innovative new brand opportunities via sponsored content, product placement and creation of new storytelling opportunities. Liaison with marketing and PR teams for implementation as appropriate
Requirements
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Strong business acumen and analytical skills, particularly in a complex, fast-paced commercial environment
Proficiency using MS office Suite including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook & MS Teams
Self-starter, able to work independently, remotely and self-manage
Well organized and able to communicate effectively with colleagues and managers
Position will be primarily remote but there will be occasions to come into the office, work at events and travel to certain events for activation
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
Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or BusinessWhat 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 [email protected]
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