Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Spring 2027 Management Development Program - Palm Desert, CA
$54K
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas +2 · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Location
- Marriott's Desert Springs Villas
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Marriott's Shadow Ridge - Experience
- Recent graduate within the current semester or up to two years post-graduation; no specific years of work experience required.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree by the time the program begins.
About the job
A 12-month resort operations program rotating through departments to build hospitality, management, and leadership skills through practical work and learning activities.
What you'll do
- Rotate through multiple resort departments, which may include Front Office, Housekeeping, Recreation, Safety & Security, Food & Beverage, and Facilities.
- Interact with owners, guests, and associates while developing operational expertise.
- Complete department-focused checklists and weekly learning activities with support from a mentor or sponsor.
What they ask for
- Earn a bachelor’s degree by the time the program begins.
- Be a recent graduate within the current semester or up to two years post-graduation.
Nice to have
- Degree in Hospitality or Hotel/Restaurant Management; a Business or Hospitality minor will also be considered.
- Prior hospitality or resort operations experience.
Pay
$54,500 annually (base salary); $25.00/hour to $27.41/hour (base pay); $2,000 sign on bonus
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