Tucson Internship Program

If you are looking for a fun and inspiring place to learn, we have the internship you are after.

Internship Mission

The Internship Program at Canyon Ranch provides students with the opportunity to explore career goals while working with professionals in their chosen fields. Interns will develop knowledge and gain competencies and experience in their selected industries. During their tenure at Canyon Ranch, interns will be exposed to practical employment experience while performing assigned duties. Gaining this experience from an industry leader will more thoroughly prepare students for work and to excel in their new careers.

Canyon Ranch Mission

Canyon Ranch aims to inspire guests and staff to make a commitment to healthy living, turning hopes and intensions into the highest enjoyment of life.

Opportunities and Benefits

As a leader in the spa industry, Canyon Ranch will provide students with:

• Unique learning experiences and developmental opportunities
• Opportunity to explore and clarify career goals while working with professionals in chosen field
• Participation in the Staff Wellness Program and Intern Incentive Star Program
• Use of world-class fitness facilities and classes in a stunning, smoke-free environment
• Meals in the employee cafeteria
• Staff discounts on spa services and in retail stores
   

Qualifications

• Completed three years of post-secondary education at an accredited institution.

• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong leadership and analytical skills.

• Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in an area related to the internship and currently enrolled at an accredited institution.

How to Apply

If you are interested in an available internship and meet the qualifications, please complete an application and send it directly to the department that you are applying to:

Canyon Ranch
8600 Rockcliff Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85750

For Wellness-Attention: Leah Vogt, Human Resources Department
Phone: (520) 749-9655 X 4680
Fax: (520) 239-8519

For Marketing-Attention: Naomi Reed, Marketing Department
Phone: (520) 749-9655 X 4788
Fax: (520) 239-8511

For Public Relations-Attention: Tia Lucchesi, Public Relations Department
Phone: (520) 749-9655 X 4594
Fax: (520) 239-8511

Download Application

Please read the Canyon Ranch internship application and the Canyon Ranch internship job descriptions carefully. The descriptions will help you determine your areas of interest and make an informed decision as to which areas best fit your qualifications. It is essential that the application is returned fully completed.

Deadlines
The application must be signed and submitted by the appropriate deadline. Deadlines vary by department. Semester dates are as follows:

Wellness:
Summer: February 28
Fall: March 15
Spring: October 31

Marketing:
Summer/Fall: May 1
Winter/Spring: October 31

Public Relations:
Summer: May 15
Fall: July 31
Spring: October 31

FAQs
 

1. Are internships at Canyon Ranch paid?
   Most internships are not paid, but interns receive excellent employee-status benefits.
    

2. Is it possible to receive college credit?
   Yes, though it depends on your individual college or university. To make certain, you should consult your college career center.
    

3. What hours do interns work?
   Hours for interns vary. Most interns are part-time. Hours are flexible and typically range from 15-35 hours a week.
    

4. What is a typical day like as an intern?
   There is no typical day as an intern. You'll soon discover that every day is different because it is filled with so many new, exciting, rewarding and often unexpected challenges.
    

5. Does a college internship make it easier for me to acquire a full-time position with Canyon Ranch once I graduate?
   Whenever possible, Canyon Ranch would like to place interns in permanent positions upon completion of internship. However there are no guarantees for placement.