Why Choose Kalahari Resorts & Conventions?

Renowned as an industry leader in waterparks, Kalahari Resorts has built a reputation for innovation. As a family-run business, you’ll immerse yourself in our culture, witnessing the Nelson family’s enthusiasm for hospitality and the mechanics of a thriving entrepreneurial brand. Our ethos, “lead with love,” shapes a collaborative and supportive work environment where everyone’s unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated.

Our commitment translates to empathetic problem-solving, open-hearted listening, and genuine care for our associates, guests, and surrounding communities.

At Kalahari, our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and love isn’t mere rhetoric—it’s our daily practice. Access to clean water changes everything, health, education, community, and art, water is a catalyst for change for these families and our staff is helping change these lives.  Through our Resorts and our Foundation, we have committed to changing the lives of one million people in Africa by providing clean water, which embodies this ethos.

Join us to be a part of a brand that celebrates unity in diversity, fosters personal and professional growth, and prioritizes genuine human connection.

Our program includes comprehensive training through Kalahari University, peer mentorship, exposure to various adventures, and diverse responsibilities. We’re proud to say we’re more than just the world’s coolest waterparks!

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2025 Internship Opportunities Available Now!

Applications & resumes can be sent to: [email protected]

To be accepted into the Kalahari College Programs, applicants must meet the following requirements.

  • As of the starting date of the program, you must range from: recently graduated from high school in the last year, to have recently completed college in the past year.
  • Students must be at least 18 years of age the day they arrive at the Kalahari to begin their program.
  • Participation in this program also requires unrestricted work authorization. Kalahari will not assist in gaining any type of work authorization.  International students should contact Alliance Abroad Group (allianceabroad.com) for participation information.

The Hospitality Introduction and Advanced Hospitality programs pay between $16.25 and $18 per hour, depending on the position. Culinary intern pay rate is $18 per hour. Base Leadership Development Program pays between $20 and $22 per hour.

  • 40-hours always available
  • Rewards & recognition programs
  • Educational opportunities
  • Waterpark and Theme Park discounts
  • Fitness Center access

Hospitality Introduction and Advanced Hospitality programs must be at least 60 shifts, where start and end dates might vary depending on your specific school calendar. Culinary Internships are typically 14 weeks. Leadership Development Programs can last up to one year, where we hope to keep you much longer!

Hours will be varied and students will need to be available to work 40-hours per week with open availability. During an interview, positions may be - at times - offered on the spot. The expectation is that this would be your only job, or that Kalahari Resorts would be in first position for availability.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions does not pay for housing, but there are housing options available for options for $105 per week. You are not required to stay in Kalahari housing. Additional details can be discussed during the interview process. Additionally, it is possible to accept positions without a vehicle.

Internship Program Opportunities

Culinary Internship

This track is for back-of-house employment combined with earned supervisory responsibilities. Interns receive on-the-job training, an opportunity to learn systems, work with multiple concepts, experience scratch cooking, and learn how Kalahari feeds a busy resort.

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Hospitality Introduction Internship

This track introduces you to the distinctive brand and culture of Kalahari. It immerses you in a dynamic environment where you’ll play an integral role in one of our departments.

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Advanced Hospitality Internship

This track offers on-the-job training, exciting guest interactions, mentoring relationships with regular coaching, and opportunities to connect and build life-long relationships with hospitality leaders and peers.

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Leadership Development Program

The primary aim of this program is to offer hands-on training, aiding the transition of graduates or those from other industries into hospitality. Upon successful completion, participants will be poised for leadership roles.

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