Visitor Services / Tourism & Hospitality Intern (Summer 2026)

Holland Museum - Holland, Michigan

Description

The Holland Museum is seeking a Visitor Services / Tourism & Hospitality Intern to gain hands-on experience in museum hospitality, tourism engagement, and front-of-house operations within a cultural institution setting.

The intern will support daily visitor services operations, assist with admissions and retail workflows, contribute to visitor data collection and analysis, and observe how attendance patterns and visitor engagement inform tourism strategy. The intern will gain exposure to how museums function as active public-facing destinations within a regional tourism network.

As part of the Holland Museum Summer Intern Council, the intern will collaborate with fellow interns to research, design, and install a small exhibition project. This experience is designed to build leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skills while providing insight into broader museum operations.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in Hospitality & Tourism Management or a related field
• Interest in cultural tourism, visitor experience, or event operations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional demeanor and ability to work effectively with the public
• Organized and detail-oriented with a collaborative attitude
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and data entry familiarity preferred)
• Availability to work 20 hours per week on-site, June–August 2026

Details

Type of Position: Part-Time / Internship Position
Segment of Industry: Tourism Management
Salary: $1,000 stipend upon successful completion of the internship. / Total
Hours: 20 hours per week for 10 weeks (JuneýAugust 2026)

Company Information

Holland Museum
31 W 10th Street
Holland, Michigan 49423
616-796-3329
Contact: Danial Jones

How To Apply

Submit cover letter, résumé, and the names and contact information for three professional references to Danial Jones, Visitor Services & Retail Manager, at [email protected].

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 (or until filled)

Additional Information

hollandmuseum.org

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Posted: 2/20/26