Houston First Hospitality Internship Program
Houston First Hospitality Internship Program
houston firstHouston, TX
15 days ago
$16 per hour
Human Resources SpecialistsHotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksConcierges
Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and MotelsFull-Service RestaurantsCasino Hotels
Apply for this role →This program immerses participants in the vibrant heart of Houston’s hospitality, convention, and tourism industries. As part of the successful Houston First team, you will have the chance to connect with a diverse array of industry professionals, explore personal and career development opportunities, and collaborate with individuals from all walks of life across the city.
The program is also designed to help you build skills like problem‑solving techniques, working in a team, guest service savvy, and effective communication that will help you throughout your career.
Interviews will begin shortly after the May 2nd application deadline.
What to expect During this exciting program, you must work quickly and efficiently while exhibiting exceptional service standards, resulting in meaningful interactions with other team members. Your ability to be flexible will be critical to navigating the variety of projects.
Program dates: June 1 – July 24
Pay rate: $16 per hour
Work schedule:
Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, with an occasional weekend
Physical conditions: Normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. Infrequent exposure to outside elements, including heat and/or humidity, wet conditions, and prolonged standing/walking. Additional personal protective equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required.
Education requirements:
Be currently enrolled and taking classes at an accredited college, university, or higher education program OR have graduated from an accredited college, university, or higher education program within 24months of the application posting date
Have completed at least one semester at an accredited college, university, or higher education program by the time of the program start date
General requirements:
Pass a background check and drug screening before starting to work. Criminal record, educational status, and employment history will be verified.
Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
Accept Houston First appearance guidelines
Possess unrestricted US work authorization for the duration of the program
HFC does not sponsor visas for this program; no exceptions
Vetting Timeline February – applications are being accepted
March – selection process begins
April – Interview stage
May – acceptance letters are sent
June – the first day of internship is June 1, 2026
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted via email in mid‑March.
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Level
Intern
Salary
$16 per hour
Location
Houston, TX
Occupation
Human Resources Specialists
Industry
Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
Posted
15 days ago