How to hire a seasonal internship

How to hire a seasonal internship, step by step

Here's a step-by-step seasonal internship hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a seasonal internship job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new seasonal internship
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a seasonal internship, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect seasonal internship also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents seasonal internship salaries for various positions.

   Type of Seasonal Internship	Description	Hourly rate
   Seasonal Internship	Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time... Show more	$11-18
   Summer Analyst	Summer analysts are people who undertake an internship within a banking institution. These professionals perform analyses of detailed financial and corporate information... Show more	$20-49
   Marketing And Event Planning Internship	A marketing and event planning intern is responsible for supporting the operations of a company's marketing department, performing administrative duties under the guidance of a direct supervisor or tenured marketing staff. Marketing and event planning interns shadow all the processes of marketing operations, assisting with events management procedures, and suggesting strategic solutions to boost the company's brand image to the public... Show more	$10-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Seasonal Position
   • Customer Service
   • PowerPoint
   • Harvest
   • Data Entry
   • Individual Tax Returns
   • Financial Statements
   • GPS
   • Income Tax Returns
   • Tax Season
   • Front Desk
   • Taxation
   • Administrative Tasks
   • QuickBooks

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage international client's accounts by contacting leads and entering contacts into SalesForce database.
   • Gather GPS locations in the entire city of Wyoming.
   • Assist tech managers with payroll and sales administration data encode tapes.
   • Used GPS equipment to locate and document where repairs need to be make.
   • Record expense and income entries for small businesses with the use of QuickBooks.
   • Delineate watershed of wells monitor by the water program using ArcView GIS software.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your seasonal internship job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A seasonal internship salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, seasonal interns' average salary in mississippi is 48% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level seasonal interns earn 39% less than senior-level seasonal interns.
   • Certifications. A seasonal internship with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a seasonal internship's salary.

   Average seasonal internship salary

   $14.56hourly

   $30,295 yearly

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   Entry-level seasonal internship salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 27, 2026

4. Writing a seasonal internship job description

   A good seasonal internship job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a seasonal internship job description:

   Seasonal internship job description example

   
   

   14 Years of Age or Older

   Lift Operations:

   Ticket Checkers- Checks the validity of lift tickets while guests are waiting in the lift line.

   Snow Play Attendants- Checks the validity of all guests' Snow Play tickets and assures that Snow Play guests are participating within snow play guidelines.

   
   

   Learning Center Instructors:

   Ski/Snowboard Cadet- Assists the ski/snowboard Instructor in the CLC with children ages 4-12 years of age as assigned by the Director, Assistant Director or Supervising Instructor.

   
   

   Rentals:

   Rental Boot Fitters- Selects and issues proper boots, helmets, poles to rental customers based on their needs.

   
   

   Food and Beverage:

   Bussers- Ensure tables and dining area are free from trash, used dishes

   Server/Preparer- Serve prepared items.

   
   
   

   16 Years of Age or Older

   Learning Center Instructors:

   Junior Ski/Snowboard Instructor- Instruct guests on how to ski and/or snowboard on our surface lifts only. Must pass a pre-employment skiing and/or snowboarding skill test.

   
   

   18 Years of Age or Older

   Lift Operations:

   Lift Operators- Loads and unloads guests on to and off of the chair lifts. Checks the validity of lift tickets. Moves snow with shovels and rakes to maintain ramps.

   
   

   Snow Surfaces:

   Snow Groomer- Operates heavy equipment including snow cats and attached equipment used in the snow grooming and maintenance of all ski runs and access roads. Previous heavy equipment experience desirable. Night shifts approximately 9pm to 7am contingent upon the weather.

   
   

   Maintenance:

   Vehicle Mechanic- Ensures the proper and efficient operation of the Snow Valley's vehicular equipment. Performs routine and specialized maintenance, repairs and inspections of the resort's vehicular equipment.

   Lift Mechanic- Ensures the proper and efficient operation of the facility's chair lifts. Performs routine and specialized maintenance and inspections of lifts.

   Custodian/ Housekeeper- Upholds the facility's overall professional environment by maintaining its cleanliness and performing minor repairs. Ice/Snow removal from decks and walkways

   
   

   Mountain Patrol:

   Patroller - Administers first aid care to injured guests and transports to base area as needed. Minimum Requirements: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, First Aid Certification, and pass a Snow Valley ski and/or snowboard test.

   Desired qualification: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification.

   
   

   Learning Center Instructors:

   Ski/Snowboard Instructor- Instruct guests on how to ski and/or snowboard. Must pass a pre-employment skiing and/or snowboarding skill test.

   
   

   Terrain Park:

   Terrain Park Attendants- Monitors and maintains Terrain Park area. Moves snow with shovels and rakes to maintain features. Perform minor repairs and maintenance to features. Interact with guests regarding Terrain Park usage.

   
   

   Rentals:

   Rental Technician- Selects rental skis, boots and poles, and/or rental snowboards & boots. Issues rental equipment to guests and checks in rental equipment upon its return. Adjusts bindings as trained.

   Repair Technician- Repair and maintain ski and snowboards for both guest and rental fleet. Operates a computerized register to calculate charges and collect money.

   
   
   

   Parking Control:

   Parking Control Attendant- Greet guests and collects parking fees while handing out various types of resort information.

   Parking Control Security- Greet guests and monitor activities in the parking lot and resort property. Set up cones, barriers, signs, and assist with crowd control. Interact with guests to help resolve issues and car related problems. This is an unarmed position.

   
   

   Ticket Sales/ Guest Services:

   Ticket Clerk- Operates a computerized register to calculate charges and collect money for sales of lift tickets and various other resort products.

   Guest Services Clerk- Provides primary level of guest assistance during their visit to Snow Valley. Acts as a liaison between company and guest, which may include both compliments and complaints. Operates a computerized register to calculate charges and collect money for sales of lift tickets and various other resort products.

   
   

   Retail:

   Sport Shop Cashier- Assists guests with the purchase of sport shop merchandise, in particular ski and snowboard clothing and equipment. Operates a computerized register to calculate charges and collect money.

   
   

   Food and Beverage:

   Bussers- Ensure tables and surrounding areas are free from trash, used dishes

   Cooks- Prepares and cooks food from menu.

   Server/Preparer- Helps prepare and serve prepared items.

   Cashier/Server- Helps prepare and serve prepared items. Operates a computerized register to calculate charges and collect money.

   
   

   21 Years of Age or Older

   Food and Beverage:

   Bartenders- Prepares drinks and bar snacks for guests. Operates a computerized register to calculate charges and collect money.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find seasonal interns for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your seasonal internship job on Zippia to find and attract quality seasonal internship candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit seasonal interns, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new seasonal internship

   Once you've decided on a perfect seasonal internship candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new seasonal internship. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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