Posted:
9/3/2024, 3:19:28 PM
Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Phoenix, Arizona, United States ⋅ Alabama, United States ⋅ Florida, United States ⋅ Colorado, United States ⋅ Arizona, United States ⋅ Van Horn, Texas, United States ⋅ Viera, Florida, United States ⋅ Denver, Colorado, United States ⋅ Washington, United States ⋅ Seattle, Washington, United States ⋅ Texas, United States ⋅ Los Angeles, California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Internship
Field(s):
Customer Success & Support
Workplace Type:
On-site
Application close date:
10/19/2024Internship: Graduate Hospitality & Astronaut Experience
We are a mission-driven team of collaborators, doers and problem-solvers relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. As part of our small, passionate, team, you will help us develop corporate and business unit strategy and support operations to provide a high-quality Astronaut and Customer Experience. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. We offer internships at the following locations: Kent, WA; Cape Canaveral, FL; Van Horn, TX; Huntsville, AL; Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ. However, not every technical discipline is offered at each location. Most internships will be held in Kent, WA. This internship will last 12 weeks.
Responsibilities
Support all front and back of house hospitality operations in the business of launching humans into space
Lead long term projects related to event preparation, scheduling, organization, record keeping, and travel coordination
Lead daily organizational efforts of astronaut clothing, collateral, and gifts
Provide housekeeping services for Astronaut facilities
Shuttle astronauts and guests as needed during launches
Must be able to take initiative daily and be prepared with one’s own ideas to find ways to contribute to the overall mission
Prepare and aid in set-up of launch viewing parties, celebrations, news broadcasts, and press conferences
Maintain a positive attitude and contribute team spirit
Must be ready and enthusiastic to step into any variety of roles
Collaborate with the Astronaut Village and Training Center departments
Qualifications
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
Pursuing an undergraduate degree in hospitality or related field
Experience in a high-end customer service, luxury hospitality, or event planning role
Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
High emotional intelligence
Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and customer service capabilities and delivery
Have a valid driver’s license
Efficiency in high pressure situations
Readiness to travel 75% of time as needed
When you apply, be sure to include your internship, co-curricular and research experience in your resume. Please also include the relevant tools, programming languages, or processes you have utilized in these settings. If you haven’t yet used a tool in a professional setting, please include relevant coursework that demonstrates your preparation for these roles.
The compensation range for on-site WA applicants is $34.17 - $50.00 hourly
The compensation range for on-site CA applicants is $34.17 - $50.00 hourly
The compensation range for on-site CO applicants is $34.17 - $50.00 hourly
Other site ranges may differ
This job posting is anticipated to close on October 19th, 2024.
Inclusivity Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, 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 desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.
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Website: https://www.blueorigin.com/
Headquarter Location: Kent, Washington, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 2000
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Aerospace ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ National Security ⋅ Renewable Energy