I.C.E. Internships

Hospitality
Motel Front Desk

Project Introduction

The Front desk is the information center of the Inn, where among other things, guest check in and reservations are handled, guests request service arranging their Big Island trip, and require assistance using the Inn’s services. Placement cost is $500.00 flat fee. Save 75% from our other placements. Includes housing. Must have a Bachelors Degree from an accredited four year college

Location - Hilo, Hawaii

Thespians and visitors alike will enjoy decadent, dramatic surroundings even before entering the doors of this theater. The theater stands in the middle of a lush valley, about a five- to ten-minute bus ride from intern accommodations at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and a 20-minute bus ride from downtown Honolulu. Built on the site of a 19th century chapel, the theater rests inside a graveyard, complete with crumbling stone markers and tree boughs reaching out to partially conceal the building. Nearby storefronts offer fruit, vegetables, groceries, and coffee.

Job Description

Front Desk/Guest Services at Wild Ginger Inn.

Responsibilities

  1. Answering telephone, greeting and assisting guests
  2. Guest check in and reservation processing
  3. Update the current events, local attractions boards
  4. Setting up & breaking down evening barbeque/beverage
  5. Close up office and secure Inn at shift end

Qualifications

  1. Bachelors Degree from an accredited four year college
  2. Excellent communication skills and an outgoing personality
  3. The ability to work with a minimum of supervision

Additional Requirements

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends. Should have knowledge of (or interest in learning) the Big Island attractions and hiking trails

Length of Stay

Minimum 4 weeks


About the Inn..


Do you want to visit the Hawaiian Islands, but not be part of the tourist crowd?

Is your idea of the perfect Hawaiian trip:

  • exploring the natural environment of Hawaii
  • adventure activities
  • one-of-a-kind-places
  • locally owned businesses
  • self-guided tours with current maps and directions
  • one stop activity planning and supply stock up for the entire Big Island trip
Location:

The Inn is centrally located on the East side of the Big Island, has affordable accommodations, old Hawaii island style ambiance, and information that begins where the guidebooks stop.
Conveniently located in Hilo town. Just over the Wailuku River on the northern edge of downtown. It is a 5-10 minute walk to the Bay Front, a full service grocery store with deli and ice, Farmers Market and Bus station.

Dining:

There are 30 restaurants with in six blocks: fast food, local, Thai, Chinese, Sushi, Japanese, Latin American, Mexican, Cafe, Italian, American, Pacific Rim, Vietnamese, natural foods and fresh Seafood.

Entertainment

Kress Movie Theater is 3 blocks away showing 4 movies 3 times daily for $1.00.

Accommodation

Affordable Accommodation. Our rooms are very simple. We offer private rooms with private bathrooms and guarantee a clean room with a comfortable bed and hot shower.

Speciality

The Inn is not a typical hotel. We are a 1920's sugar cane plantation workers house, converted in the 1950's to an Inn with 27 private rooms with private baths.

The Inn reflects the era in which it was created. No air conditioning because the property is one block up from the ocean and slants uphill. The building is positioned to catch the trade winds, Hilo is the windward side of the island and there is nothing to block the breeze except trees. Our grounds are tropical with bamboo and banana trees shading the building. Each room has a ceiling fan and cross ventilation.

Pools, telephones in the room, televisions and internet access were not standard at that time. We have not updated to join the twenty first century ~ but that's part of the the appeal of The Big Island. Some of the higher priced rooms do have a few extra amenities.