The Hotel Hershey

Position Presentation

U.S. Paid Internship Program – For University Students

Program Introduction

The Summer Work & Travel USA program is based on the Smith-Mundt Act, passed by the U.S. government in 1948, which established the basic framework for exchange visitor programs. This act was later incorporated into and expanded by the Fulbright-Hayes Act in 1961. Before being promoted in mainland China, the program had already been successfully operated in Europe, the Americas, and other parts of Asia for over 40 years. Each year, tens of thousands of students use their summer vacations to enter U.S. companies for short-term internships of 12 – 14 weeks on a J-1 visa. In addition to their internships, participants have the opportunity to travel within the U.S., experience American culture, and gain firsthand insight into the country. The visa is valid for approximately four months, allowing students to work for three months and then have an additional month of legal stay for travel.

Specific Information

Internship Duration: June 15, 2025 – September 15, 2025
Application Deadline: December 27, 2024
Experience Requirements: Internship positions are entry-level roles suitable for students with no prior work experience. No work experience is required, and participants can start after a short training period to fulfill the cultural exchange purpose.
Internship Work Hours & Salary:
- Total duration: 3 – 4 months
- Work hours: 32 – 40 hours per week
- Salary: $12 – $18 per hour, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate
Common Internship Employers: Theme parks, amusement parks, ski resorts, major hotels (Hilton, Westin), resorts, restaurants (McDonald’s, KFC, Pizza Hut), sports stadiums, gift shops, etc.

Application Requirements

Full-time university students aged 18 – 28 (including graduate students)
Basic English communication skills and ability to pass an interview
Independent, physically and mentally healthy, with no contagious diseases
Able to provide valid proof of enrollment, vacation certification, and a clean criminal record
Understand and comply with both domestic and international program regulations, respect managers and colleagues
Accept assigned work positions, work diligently, and take responsibilities seriously
Commit to returning to the home country upon program completion

The Hotel Hershey

Position Presentation