Summer 2027 - College Intern - Hilton Head Island, SC (Engineering & Facilities)

Internship Program Overview 

Marriott Vacations Worldwide offers a comprehensive internship program at one of our stunning resort locations, available in 3- or 6-month durations, and built around the following core pillars: 

• Gain in-person, on-site work experience within a designated department at one of our premier resort locations. 

• Receive personalized guidance and support from experienced property leaders to help shape your career path. 

• Participate in exclusive sessions with senior company executives to gain strategic insights and leadership perspectives. 

• Spend a day shadowing a different department to broaden your understanding of resort operations. 

• Conduct two interviews with senior leaders to learn about their career journeys and leadership philosophies. 

• Collaborate on a meaningful project that encourages creativity and contributes to business innovation. 

• Join interactive online sessions designed to provide exposure to various areas of the MVW business. 

• Connect with fellow interns and share your journey through our dedicated internship social media platform. 

Internship Program Requirements 

• Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

• This is a fully on-site internship at one of the designated Marriott Vacations Worldwide resort locations. 

• Candidates must be actively pursuing a college degree at any level. 

• It is preferred that the candidate is actively pursuing a degree related to the field. 

• A valid driver’s license may be required, depending on scope of role.  

Internship Timelines 

• Fall: September – December 

• Spring: January – April 

• Summer: May – August 

*Timelines may vary depending on the needs of company 

Internship Location 

• East Region 

• Hilton Head Island, SC (Summer)

*Housing accommodations and relocation are the students’ responsibility.  

Internship Facilities/Engineering Position Description 

• Learn the essentials of Villa Care Preventative Maintenance (i.e. basic painting, basic repairs such as replacing lightbulbs, temperature readings on appliances/HVAC, etc.) 

• Learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Resort Facilities Manager and the operational structure. 

• Perform minor building repairs as assigned. 

• Responds and attends to guest repair requests. 

• Manages work orders. 

• Participate in regular training for safety, technical knowledge, inspection process, energy conservation, and common facility terminology/acronyms. 

Interns must be able to reach overhead and below knee level, and perform physical activities such as bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Interns must also be capable of standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods. The ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance is required. 

Internship Perks 

• Enjoy special rates and perks at both Marriott International and Marriott Vacations Worldwide properties—for associates, family, and friends. 

• Receive holiday pay when scheduled to work on company-recognized holidays. 

• Interns who successfully complete the program will receive priority consideration for future career opportunities within Marriott Vacations Worldwide. 

About Our Company  
Marriott Vacations Worldwide offers flexible vacation programs, giving customers the ability to choose the style of vacationing that suits their needs, year after year. Each vacation ownership product provides access to a variety of usage options — from an internal collection and an external exchange network of resorts; to hotels around the world; cruises, adventure travel, guided tours and more.  

 
Our Culture  

• We are devoted to the personal development of our associates.   

• Our business is built on establishing long-lasting relationships with our customers.  

• We hold ourselves to the highest moral and ethical standards.  

• We champion innovation.   

• We” always supersedes “me.”  

• A strong focus on our responsibility for environmental sustainability and community involvement.  

• Dedication to Inclusion and Diversity. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives have always made us better together.  

No deadline to submit an application due to ongoing application acceptance.