What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Management Intern - Summer 2026 (Housing Available) position at Fair Hills Resort?
The Housekeeping Department ensures our 109 cabins are clean, well-maintained, and guest-ready. This includes midweek housekeeping for week-long stays, thorough cleaning between guests, maintaining outdoor cabin areas, managing bedding and cleaning supplies, assisting in the kitchen in the evenings, and handling all in-house laundry.
As a Housekeeping Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience managing people, schedules, inventory, and high standards of cleanliness and service. This is an operational internship, meaning you’ll both perform departmental duties and take on leadership responsibilities. You’ll work alongside our housekeeping managers to run the department while also completing daily cleaning and organizational tasks. We believe a strong understanding of housekeeping is essential for any future hospitality leader.
What You’ll Do
Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:
- Assigning and managing housekeeping board tasks
- Cleaning and inspecting cabins
- Coordinating cabin rental items (fridges, fans, etc.)
- Training and supervising staff
- Scheduling and staff management
- Inventory tracking and ordering supplies
- Using our Property Management System (RDP) to generate and interpret reports
What You’ll Gain
This internship focuses on running, organizing, and supervising the housekeeping department. It’s ideal for college students pursuing Hospitality & Tourism Management with a goal to manage a resort or hotel in the future. You’ll develop skills in:
- Staff supervision and leadership
- Efficient use of a Property Management System
- Guest relations and service excellence
As with all positions at Fair Hills, you’ll have opportunities to cross-train and assist in other departments, gaining a broader understanding of resort operations.
Fair Hills Resort is a family vacation destination and special events venue. Owned and operated by the Kaldahl family since 1926, our beautiful lakeside resort and its accompanying properties offer a unique environment for events and vacations. Open seasonally from May through the end of September, Fair Hills hosts over 50 events each year and 10 weeks of all-inclusive family vacations. Fair Hills offers opportunities to gain experience in a variety of divisions across multiple industries, mainly pertaining to Hospitality, Business and Golf.
Fair Hills has a rich history and tradition rooted in music. One of the most well known events at the resort is the Hootenanny show on Tuesday nights. Performed by our very own staff, the Hootenanny is a favorite to all to be involved in or watch! We encourage all our staff to be involved in the Hootenanny as it is the longest running musical in the upper midwest and an integral way to bond with your fellow staff! Whether you are musically inclined or not, the Hootenanny is for everyone. Fair Hills also offers other talent outlets; Staff vs. Guest volleyball, Staff Talent Show, Karaoke, Yoga & Fitness Classes, etc. We love to showcase the talents and skills of the team!
Salary : $12 - $15