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Intern

CompanyAmaWaterways, LLC
LocationCalabasas
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will support their assigned department with daily operations, projects, and initiatives while learning the business model and organizational structure of the luxury river cruise line. They will collaborate with experienced professionals to apply academic knowledge to real-world business challenges and contribute creative solutions.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
732
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
AmaWaterways invites guests on immersive river journeys across Europe, Asia, Africa including Egypt and South America. With custom-designed ships, heartfelt service and regionally inspired cuisine, every cruise is crafted with care and curiosity. Founded by pioneers in river cruising, we’re known for our thoughtful approach to travel, offering enriching onshore experiences, award-winning wellness amenities and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether guests seek quiet moments or vibrant discoveries, we guide them with warmth, expertise and joy, helping them find their rhythm along the river.
About the Role

SUMMARY: The Internship Program offers students who are approaching graduation within the next year a hands-on, immersive experience, gaining professional experience within a global luxury river cruise line. Interns will gain exposure to the core functions of the cruise business while working alongside experienced professionals. They will contribute to meaningful projects while developing career-ready skills, aligned with academic learning objectives. The program is designed to provide exposure to business operations, professional competencies, and real-world business skills through mentorship, and career exploration opportunities.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Learn and understand AmaWaterways’ business model, organizational structure, and departmental functions
  • Support assigned department with day-to-day operations, projects, and initiatives
  • Collaborate with experienced professionals and mentors to gain insight into cruise line operations and industry best practices
  • Apply academic knowledge to real-world business challenges and contribute creative, data-informed solutions
  • Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and presentations to develop professional communication and business skills
  • Communicate professionally with colleagues across departments and levels of the organization
  • Demonstrate strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Contribute to meaningful cross-functional projects aligned with departmental goals and academic learning objectives
  • Engage in professional development activities, including mentorship sessions, training workshops, and career exploration opportunities
  • Complete special projects and presentations as assigned throughout the internship


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Currently enrolled as a college student who is approaching graduation within the next year and pursuing a degree in business, hospitality, tourism, accounting, marketing, information technology, human resources, or a related field
  • Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite; Project Management Software, Database Software, Design Software, Internet Software, Electronic Mail Software
  • Other skills required: 
    1. Strong interest in travel, hospitality, or cruise industry
    2. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
    3. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a professional environment
    4. Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and commitment to learning

 

COMPETENCIES:

  • Career & Self Development: Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one’s organization
  • Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization
  • Critical Thinking: Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information
  • Equity & Inclusion: Demonstrate the awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably engage and include people from different cultures and backgrounds. Engage in anti-oppressive practices that actively challenge the systems, structures, and policies of racism and inequity
  • Leadership: Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals
  • Professionalism: Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace
  • Teamwork: Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities
  • Technology: Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Occasionally required to stand
  • Occasionally required to walk
  • Continually required to sit
  • Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
  • Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
  • Continually required to talk or hear
  • While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Color vision

 

Key Skills
Interpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteProject Management SoftwareDatabase SoftwareDesign SoftwareInternet SoftwareElectronic Mail SoftwareCritical ThinkingTeamworkInitiativeCuriosityData-Informed Solutions
Categories
HospitalityAdministrative