Description
J-1 HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIP — TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY STUDENTS ONLY
This is not a general job offer and it is not open to all university graduates.
You may apply only if you are currently enrolled in a university degree related to Tourism, Hospitality, Hotel Management, Culinary Arts or a closely related field, your studies are directly related to this hotel or restaurant internship, and you are completing an official university internship as part of your academic or early-career path. Recent graduates are eligible only when they graduated from a Tourism or Hospitality-related degree no more than 12 months before the program start date.
Please do not apply if you are no longer a student and graduated more than 12 months ago, or if your current or most recent degree is Finance, Accounting, General Business, Marketing, Engineering or another field not related to Tourism or Hospitality.
Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be processed.
PIC Management is placing Housekeeping interns in 4- and 5-star hotels across the United States through the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. Develop your operational skills in a professional hotel environment while earning a monthly stipend and gaining international experience.
Position Details
- Department: Housekeeping / Rooms Division
- Duration: 6 to 12 months
- Stipend: from $2,000/month + benefits (accommodation, meals on duty)
- Locations: Florida, New York, California, Nevada, Hawaii
- Start dates: Rolling intake — apply as early as possible
Key Responsibilities
- Room cleaning, turndown service and maintenance checks
- Restocking of amenities and linens
- Coordination with front office for room status updates
- Learning and applying American hotel housekeeping standards
- Participation in deep-cleaning and inspection procedures
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a hospitality or tourism programme
- Aged 18–32
- English level basic accepted (A2–B1)
- Available for a minimum of 6 months
- Non-US citizen and non-permanent US resident
What PIC Management Provides
- J-1 visa sponsorship and DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility
- Employer matching and interview preparation
- Support with accommodation and pre-departure briefing
- Ongoing support throughout your USA placement
Responsibilities
Applications open — places fill on a rolling basis.