2026 Summer Internship - FSU Dedman College Students

Driftwood Hospitality Management at FIU
Miami, FL

2026 Summer Internships Available in South and Central Florida open to college Juniors and Seniors with a hospitality or business focus at FSU Dedman College of Hospitality!!! This program beings June 2026.

If you're possibly interested in a part-time opportunity while in school at the Four Points Sheraton, Tallahassee, FL, please reach out to our General Manager at tdabbs@dhmhotels.com about more information.

If not in the South or Central area over the summer, we are also offering opportunities in the following cities (must live in proximity of a location, housing is not provided):

Salt Lake City, UT

Park City, UT

Tempe, AZ

Dallas, TX

San Diego, CA

West Palm Beach, FL

Scottsdale, AZ

Osage Beach, MO

Pittsburgh, PA

Expand your knowledge and grow with us!

Now is your opportunity to gain valuable experience in a variety of hotel operations positions. This is a paid internship program for students seeking an understanding of the hospitality industry. This internship includes exposure to all aspects of the hotel operations at the sponsoring hotel.

Driftwood Hospitality Management associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training, and mentoring. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude, and empowerment. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you!

Driftwood Hospitality Management interns enjoy the following:

Competitive pay

Full-time work

Work with us, play with us: Receive three free nights at any DHM hotel or resort

Ability to work multiple positions

Leadership training provided

Guaranteed entry into Management-in-Training (MIT) program for graduating seniors upon successful completion of internship

About Driftwood

DHM was established in 1999, and now operates over 80 hotels throughout the country, including Hilton, Marriott, IHG and independent brands. Driftwood’s mission is to achieve exponential growth with all our properties by forming strategic partnerships that allow us to build new hotels, acquire existing properties in lucrative markets, and work with under-performing hotels to position them for growth advancement. We are leaders in the field of hospitality management and have a proven track record of success.

We think like entrepreneurs and encourage our associates to take a similar approach when solving problems, developing solutions, and implementing strategies. We encourage hotel management team members to implement independent initiatives when appropriate and develop strategies that work for their unique properties.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Room Discounts
  • Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Driftwood Hospitality Management at FIU

Management Company

Click the link to apply for the 2023 Driftwood Summer Internship Program: 

2023 Summer Hospitality Internship for FIU Chaplin School Students at Driftwood Hospitality Management at FIU | Driftwood Hospitality

Click the links below to apply for any part-time or full-time opportunities at our local Miami/South Florida Hotels:

Cambria Hotel Miami Airport - Blue Lagoon | Miami, FL

Courtyard Miami West/FL Turnpike | Miami, FL

Doubletree Doral | Miami, FL

Holiday Inn Express Kendall East Miami | Miami, FL

Holiday Inn Miami I-95-79th St. | Miami, FL

Residence Inn Miami West/FL Turnpike | Miami, FL

TownePlace Suites Kendall | Miami, FL

TownePlace Suites Miami Airport/Doral | Miami, FL

TownePlace Suites Miami Lakes | Miami, FL

Balfour Hotel Miami Beach | Miami Beach, FL

Hotel Trouvail | Miami Beach, FL

Lennox Hotel Miami Beach | Miami Beach, FL

Holiday Inn Express Doral | Doral, FL

Home2 Suites/TRU Ft. Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale, FL

Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel. 

Driftwood manages over 13,000+ rooms across 80 hotels, including brands such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and more. Strong partnerships with these major brands and industry leaders keep us at the forefront of hospitality. 

Over our twenty-year history, Driftwood’s talented teams have won over 110 awards reflecting our innovation, flexibility, diversity, and focus on results. This would not be possible without our committed team members at all levels, who foster deep partnerships with leading hospitality brands across the country. 

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.