Job Description

Snoqualmie Tribe Hospitality Intern | Salish Lodge & Spa

Discover Your Path!
Join us this summer for an immersive 10-day behind the scenes experience at Salish Lodge & Spa. This hands-on experience offers the unique opportunity to rotate through key departments, including Retail, Spa, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Laundry, Valet, Food & Beverage, and Culinary.

You will work alongside experienced hospitality professionals, gain valuable real-world skills, and discover what it takes to create truly unforgettable guest experiences.

If you're passionate about hospitality, eager to learn, and ready to jump in and contribute, this is your opportunity to explore the industry from the inside out.

Program Length: 10 business days each session
Session 1 Dates: June 15 – 26
Session 2 Dates: July 6 – 17
Number of available spots per session: 6

Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you:
The Perks
*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status

• Rate of pay: $20 per hour
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!

Our Commitment to you:
“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.
Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What Success Looks Like
Your Impact:
• Rotate through multiple departments to gain hands-on hospitality experience
• Support daily operations while learning industry standards and best practices
• Assist in day-to-day tasks within each department, learning industry best practices and operational standards.
• Engage with guests to deliver exceptional service and enhance the overall guest experience

What You Bring:
• Current student (age 16 – 21) or recent graduate
• Must be enrolled Snoqualmie Tribe member or child of enrolled Snoqualmie Tribe member
• Interest in exploring a career in hospitality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Washington state food handler card required

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Where you’ll work:
Consistently ranked among the best small resorts in the world, the Salish Lodge & Spa overlooks the 268-foot Snoqualmie Falls. This iconic Pacific Northwest lodge has a world-renowned spa offering regionally inspired treatments, two restaurants providing a luxuriously comfortable and memorable dining experience, and award-winning wine list and a variety of nearby recreational activities. The resort is located 30 minutes east of downtown Seattle and within 40 minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The Fine Print
Columbia Hospitality, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. We strive for excellence in every position within the company and select the most qualified people who embrace our service philosophy and these values.

Accountability | Creativity | Enthusiasm | Honesty | Inclusion | Respect

Columbia Hospitality is a national management and consulting company with more than 25 years of experience in creating hospitality solutions and delivering exceptional experiences. Our portfolio includes award-winning hotels and resorts, premier residential communities, restaurants and bars, private and public golf clubs, conference centers, and distinctive venues. Columbia Hospitality has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Companies to Work for in Washington by Seattle Business Magazine and Puget Sound Business Journal for their commitment to creating a fun, dynamic and nurturing work environment for team members.