Program summary
The program will put participants right at the heart of Houston’s vibrant hospitality, convention and tourism industries. You will not only be part of the successful Houston First team but will have the opportunity to network with a wide range of industry professionals, dive into personal and career development classes, and work with people from all over the city.
The program is also designed to help you build skills like problem-solving techniques, working in a team, guest service savvy and effective communication that will help you throughout your career.
Interviews will begin shortly after the May 2nd application deadline.
What to expect
During this exciting program, you must work quickly and efficiently while exhibiting exceptional service standards resulting in meaningful interactions with other team members. Your ability to be flexible will be critical to navigating the variety of projects.
Application submission deadline: May 1
Program dates: June 2 - July 25
Pay rate: $15 per hour
Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week with an occasional weekend
Physical conditions: Normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Infrequent exposure to outside elements including heat and/or humidity, wet conditions, and prolonged standing/walking. Additional personal protective equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required.
Education requirements
Successful applicants must:
General requirements
Successful applicants must:
Vetting Timeline:
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted via email the first week in March.