Spring 2027 Management Development Program

About the Role

The Management Development Program (MDP) is an intensive immersion program offering participants work experience throughout a resort. Participants will develop and demonstrate leadership, management, and hospitality skills. This is a Non-Exempt Management position.

Program Overview

A 12-month program rotating through multiple departments to ensure a comprehensive understanding of resort operations. The program includes learning activities, task-based assignments, practical work experience, and the ability to practice and develop leadership skills, with a dedicated mentor/sponsor.

• Departments may include: Front Office, Housekeeping, Recreation, Safety & Security, Food & Beverage, and Facilities.
• Curriculum contains department-focused checklists with weekly focus areas.
• Opportunity to interact with owners, guests, and associates while building operational expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain work experience throughout a resort.
• Develop and demonstrate leadership, management, and hospitality skills.
• Interact with owners, guests, and associates.
• Build operational expertise across various resort departments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A valid driver's license may be required with at least one year of clean driving history, based on location.

Qualifications

• Must earn a bachelor’s degree by the time the program begins.
• Preferred degree in Hospitality or Hotel/Restaurant Management.
• Business and Hospitality minor will also be considered.
• Should be a recent graduate within the current semester or up to two years post-graduation.
• Prior hospitality or resort operations experience preferred.

Compensation

• Salary: $54,500 annually ($26.20 hourly)
• Sign-on bonus: $2,000
• Hourly range: $25.00/hour to $27.41/hour based on location.
• Overtime paid in accordance with state and federal law.