The mountain range is a great big place. And it takes a great many people in a variety of roles to make it a premier destination for guests and interns alike. Based on your individual skill-set and where your talents are needed most, potential internship opportunities can be found in: Food & Beverage, Mountain, Hospitality, and Administration (Human Resources and Accounting). Your specific assignment will be given to you when you arrive at Keystone.

No matter what assignment you receive, the common denominator is this: we look for people who care about doing their best work every day. If you’re enthusiastic, friendly, love interacting with new and interesting people, and want to help create some awesome vacation experiences for our guests, then no worries – you’ll fit right in.



The College Program at Keystone, 2008 - 2009 Season:

• All internships are paid positions
• Is for matriculating undergraduate students
• May provide eligible students with college credit from partnering colleges and universities – check with your college or university for details
• Eligibility includes students who have graduated in the last six months

We like to think of our college program as a “three-pronged experience” that encompasses work, lifestyle, and learning. Make Vail Resorts the perfect backdrop for your “once in a lifetime” internship.

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Creating guest experiences that go beyond description require a certain level of focus and commitment to a job well done. At Vail Resorts, we put care into everything we do – from turning down a bed, to bussing a table, to a creating a late-night snack. Each assignment encompasses way more than a specific job description, for us, it’s a way of life.

Unlike most internship programs, Vail Resort College Program is a paid experience. In addition to earning compensation and immersing yourself in a particular position, you will also have an opportunity to develop your communication and problem-solving skills.

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The lifestyle of a Vail Resorts intern is very unique: it’s adventurous and requires an individual with a strong sense of self – and a strong sense of fun. Here’s an insider’s look into what it’s like to live at Keystone Resort.

The best night skiing in Colorado, the Bluegrass and Beer Festival at the Park Lane Pavilion, interesting people from around the globe – just a few of the reasons why Keystone is everything a resort should be.

Need more reasons? No problem. Take a walk outside your front door and you can find mountain biking, cat skiing, and back bowls that get you deep into powder. There are plenty of other activities, too. Try tubing, ice-skating, horseback riding, golf, or rock climbing.

After work hours, our interns enjoy a laid-back atmosphere. Our Employee Center offers Internet access, discounted movie tickets, organized trips to hockey games, rafting, and much more.

As part of the Keystone community, you’ll meet people from all over the world and cultivate memories that last a lifetime. We’ve got a campus feel going here and it’s great to know you can always rely on your friends and co-workers to help you out on the job or join you for a cup of coffee by an outdoor fire pit.

For more information about Keystone, visit www.keystone.snow.com.

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As part of our college program, you’re working for a company that is committed to training and career development. The purpose of the Learning Experience is to allow you to apply your real-world job experience to broader concepts explored in a collaborative classroom setting.
Interns participate in a total of 35 hours of training:

• 16 hours of On-the-Job Training (minimum)
• 15 hours of Leadership and Professional Development Training
• 4 hours of Orientation Training

The Business of Vail (5 hours)
Topic for discussion include: Understanding Vail Resorts’ business model; Recognizing the competitive landscape and how Vail Resorts stays on top of their market; Exploring the organizational structure of Vail Resorts; Learning the purpose of each function within the Vail Resorts structure; Valuing how your job at Vail Resorts contributes to the bottom line; Discussing how corporate culture drives business results; and Conversations with Keystone’s CEO and CFO.

Leadership Skills for Students (5 hours) Topics include: Leadership: The Vail Resorts Way; Discovering the Authentic Leader Within You: Becoming Self-Aware; and Conversations with Executive Speakers including CEO, COO, Chief Marketing Officer and Director, Ski School.

Career Development for Students (5 hours) Topic of discussions include: Mapping out how to begin your job search; Exploring the power of networking; Understanding the components of writing a strong resume; Practicing, preparing and delivering great interviews; Discussing what to do when the job is offered; Planning for a strong start to any new job by knowing what to do in the first 90 days; and Conversations with a panel of Keystone’s Executive Team.

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