Internship-Business Development

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.

Mainsail Lodging & Development is an award-winning, Tampa, Florida-based company specializing in hotel, corporate furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing, and sales. An established company with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Mainsail prides itself in finding unique lodging opportunities with a purpose and applying its passion and expertise to each project. We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic individuals who take the work seriously, but not themselves.

This internship is a 10-12 week development opportunity for a student or recent graduate interested in gaining hands-on experience in construction operations, project coordination, and documentation management. The Intern will spend their program immersing themselves into the hotel development discipline by shadowing critical leaders, attending meetings and working alongside vendors and leadership team to ensure the day-to-day success of the department.

The objective of this program is to provide you with a foundation that will prepare you for a long-term career within the hospitality industry.

What you have 

• Currently enrolled in Construction Management , or related degree program
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer service-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail
  
  

What you’ll do 

• Support the project and construction management team with administrative and coordination tasks that help keep projects organized and moving forward.
  
  

Hospitality Internship Perks

• Hands-on, real-world experience in a luxury hotel environment
• Mentorship and guidance from industry professionals
• Networking opportunities with department leaders and hotel executives
• Potential for full-time opportunities upon completion of the program
  
  

Physical Demand 

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time 
• Ability to bend 
• Ability to lift and pull 25 lbs. 
• Ability to communicate clearly 
• Corrected vision to normal range
• Ability to drive/transport self and others
• Ability to travel on occasion for meetings
• Ability to work long hours as needed 
  
  

Mental Demands 

• Make sound judgments quickly 
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress toward deadlines 
• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others 
• Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community 
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality 
• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations 
• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary 
  
  

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.