Summer 2026 Foods Management Internship - Dollywood Theme Park - Seasonal

Summer 2026 Foods Management Internship - Dollywood Theme Park - Seasonal

At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We do this every day across all properties, all located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts and they will tell you this place is different. It's not a difference that you can touch or see - it's a difference you can feel. We are seeking College Program Participants who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together and caring deeply about our brand. This person also brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity and genuine hospitality to the lives of our guests.

We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. This individual is driven to create meaningful experiences for our hosts, guests, and community while ensuring the success and profitability of our unique offerings. We seek an individual who can bring the vision of the resorts to life. The right College Program Participant checklist will include equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator.

The intern will support the successful operation of a food service location, along with administrative duties within Dollywood Theme Park. In turn, the intern will satisfactorily complete individual program requirements to satisfy college / university credit and / or course study requirements if needed. The Dollywood Company will provide the intern :

• The opportunity to complete course credit for the term of the internship
• Practical experience within a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment
• Opportunity to apply theory with practice

These responsibilities are to be conducted in a manner consistent with the mission and values of The Dollywood Company.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated, and accountable.

Summary of Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Management reserves the right to change and / or add to these duties at any time.

Education and Experience Required :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

The Dollywood Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The Dollywood Company drives a welcoming culture where ideas and decisions from all people support our efforts to be relevant in an ever-changing world.