The Palmyra Inn Internship Program
3 - 6 Internships Available

THE PALMYRA INN is situated in one of the most serene settings in all of the U.S., and the accommodations at the Inn just add to the enticing ambiance of this enchanted location in upstate New York.

Beginning August of 2005, this incredible new establishment opened its doors in invitation to guests from all over the world. Throughout the year the Inn is dedicated to the needs of those visiting the surrounding Historical sites. While the Inn continues to cater to the comfort of guests during the summer, fall, and winter months, it also offers internship opportunities for students looking for experience in BUSINESS, HISTORY, MARKETING, HOTEL MANAGEMENT and HOSPITALITY & TOURISM.

The Palmyra Internship Program's intent is to bring challenging and beneficial opportunities to students by providing valuable experiences and practical application of skills in a setting dedicated to students' training and instruction. A few areas of training include front desk operations, banquet room reservations, store inventory and retail, Continental Breakfast duties (including set-up, inventory, and ordering), general supply ordering, hotel marketing research, and creating historical synopsis of surrounding sites for publication at the Inn's store.

Below is a partial list of the Internships we are offering. Provided is a brief description of responsibilities that may be required specific to each field.

Business
Interns will experience 20 + hours a week of business-related work as almost everything they do will relate to business. Responsibilities will include involvement in accounting, finance, marketing, store and front desk operations, planning, organizing, and scheduling for banquets, flights, activities, and tours.

History
History Interns may be responsible to research information regarding the history of the places and people significant to the events which took place in New England and the surrounding areas. These histories will also include information on the origins of such places as the Erie Canal, and other nearby tourist attractions. Interns will also be responsible for writing and compiling these historical synopses for the Inn's publication. Other responsibilities not mentioned are possible.

Marketing
Marketing Interns will conduct market research, investigate advertising locations, attend tourist meetings, and be responsible for the acquiring of items such as brochures. They will work directly under Palmyra Inn's Manager.

Other Fields of Study
We also offer internships for those majoring in HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND HOSPITALITY & TOURISM. All job descriptions mentioned above apply to these majors. We are willing to work with interns in providing job opportunities that fill other Major requirements upheld by University Intern Directors.

Stipend & Requirements for Summer, Fall and Winter

• $7.50 per hour
• Housing available ($100 rental fee will be required each month)
• Will cook own meals
• Access to Inn’s laundry facilities (coin operated)
• Access to all amenities of the Inn (exercise room, Spa, computers etc.).

There is a small computer lab with five computers available for personal use.

Cost of transportation to and from Rochester, NY is the responsibility of the Intern.

Requirements & Intern Work Agreement
Interns will be required to work 30-40 hours per week in areas related and non-related to their internship. A full description of these responsibilities is listed on the Intern Work Agreement. As part of the application process, interns must agree to the requirements under the Intern Work Agreement found on our website. This Agreement will also be sent via email to each applicant by Program Manager, Tricia Cox. More on the Intern Work Agreement can be found below under Application Process.

Qualifications
Because our interns contribute a great deal to the general atmosphere of the Inn, we require that each individual conduct them self in a way that preserves the peaceful and friendly feeling we wish to maintain at the Palmyra Inn. We require that interns take pride in their work, work well with others, are happy and positive, and conduct themselves in a professional and kind manner at all times.

Please note that the Palmyra Inn will continue to operate as a full-service Inn for visiting guests year-round. The Palmyra Inn is NOT to be treated as a student dormitory at any time.

Application Process
The Palmyra Inn requires students applying for an internship to provide the following:

• Resume
• School transcripts (unofficial)
• Three References (names, relation to applicant, and numbers are sufficient)
• Intern Work Agreement, signed and dated

These should be sent as attachments via email to Education Program Manager, Tricia Cox (email Tricia). Transcripts and the Intern Work Agreement can be sent via fax to the Palmyra Inn Office at 1-315-597-8889. Make sure all faxes are sent to the attention of Tricia Cox. The Intern Work Agreement will be emailed by the Program Manager as attachments to those applying (to be signed, dated and returned via fax) upon request.

Once an applicant's information has been reviewed, he/she will receive a call from our Manager for a phone interview. An email will be sent confirming their acceptance.

Interns should schedule arrival and departure dates according to the schedules below.
*Cost of transportation to and from Rochester, NY is the responsibility of the Intern. Flight plans must be emailed to Tricia Cox so that Palmyra Inn vans can be awaiting interns' arrival and transport them to Palmyra.

Tricia Cox
Education Program Manager
Palmyra Inn
955 Canandaigua Road
Palmyra, NY 14522
Phone: 1-315-597-8888 Ext. 503
Fax: 315-597-8889
Email: email Tricia