Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with 49 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.

While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect. 

The Human Resources Intern is responsible for a variety of tasks that support the daily operations of the HR department.

We are currently looking for a:

 

Kennywood - Human Resources Intern

Roles & Responsibilities:

 

• Welcome hosts and guests with a smile and positive attitude!

• Professionally and legally represent Kennywood and Sandcastle to ensure continued compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws

• Assist with the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; Duties may include, but are not limited to, applicant screening, interviews, onboarding, and new hire orientations

• Assist with processing HR paperwork, employee transactions, and terminations

• Assist applicants and hosts with Workday navigation and password resets

• Distribute team member uniforms and keep track of inventory

• Respond to host inquiries via phone and email

• Coordinate host engagement activities at both on-site and off-site locations

• Support and assist with host engagement initiatives

• Lead and complete special projects related to HR

• Assist with the J-1 Student Program; Duties may include but are not limited to, cleaning and preparing housing prior to student arrival, checking new hosts in and out of their housing, conducting bi-weekly housing inspections, planning and attending cultural field trips, assisting with the social security application process, providing supplies to the houses, and answering general questions or providing general support

• All other duties assigned by leadership

Education & Work Experience: 

• Intern candidates must be currently enrolled in a higher education program, majoring in Human Resources, Business Management, Psychology, or related field of study 

Requirements:   

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with [State] Child Labor Laws 

• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and summer holidays

• Ability to exude unwavering professionalism toward guests, team members, management and other human resources contacts 

• Must possess excellent organizational skills and be able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive employee data 

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point. 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time 

• Ability to remain seated and use computer for several hours of the workday 

• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor setting for extended periods of time 

• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing up to 30 pounds.  

• Occasional bending, squatting and reaching above shoulders 

Working Conditions: 

• This role will primarily be based in an office setting, with some exposure to outdoor park areas  

• Frequent sedentary motion, while sitting and using computer 

• Occasional exposure to the variable outside and inside temperatures, including high heat, cold, humidity, and other weather conditions 

• Subject to constant repetitive motion 

• Fast-paced environment with constantly shifting priorities and challenges 

Team member benefits:

 

Why Kennywood? 

Working at Kennywood is about making people happy. It’s about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so.  

Kennywood Perks & Benefits: 

• Free admission to Kennywood, Sandcastle, & Idlewild on your days off, as well as free tickets for your family & friends!

• Exclusive employee events throughout the season