Community Relations Summer Intern

SEASONAL POSITION

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

Dive into the inaugural year of the SeaWorld San Diego Summer Internship Program, an exciting new opportunity designed to give students meaningful, real-world experience in a dynamic theme park environment. As this inaugural year launches, interns will play an important role in shaping a program that will grow for years to come. Internships are open to undergraduate students who are currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university.

What you get to do:

• Review and manage incoming community relation requests
• Lead all administrative tasks around community relations
• Manage and update database of community relations contacts, including developing new contact lists
• Create and execute a community relations strategy with a focus on public and private school outreach, environmental, animal care and sustainability focused organizations, public interest groups for SeaWorld San Diego and Sesame Place San Diego
• Manage ticket inventory and ordering for community relations. Support new campaigns through proactive media outreach across print, broadcast, and online outlets across family, travel, lifestyle, consumer, targeted trade outlets
• Media monitoring and reporting
• Support influencer programs by researching and building new relationships
• Coordinate logistics and support influencer visits
• Assist with social media photography and videography as needed
• Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Occasionally assist other locations and areas in the park as needed.

What it takes to succeed:

• Strong written/verbal communication skills; able to read, write and speak English.
• Strong ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints from team members, customers, regulatory agencies, or contractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and SAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to ensure accurate follow-through on all aspects of contract compliance in accordance with corporate legal and capital project controls and procedures.

What else is important:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate course in public relations, communications, or in a similar field.
• Must have a passion for public relations, community relations, great attitude, and eager to learn.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Able to stand, walk, and work for prolonged periods in various weather conditions.
• Consistently practices safe work habits, including using personal protective equipment and lifting safety protocols.
• Willing to comply with all organizational grooming guidelines and employment standards.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a park license.

Hours: up to 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday with weekends & holidays as needed
Availability: Must have 5 days of open availability, including weekends and holidays.

Compensation: $18/hr

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways
   

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.