Idlewild & Soakzone - Workforce Operations Intern

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

As a Workforce Operations Intern, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our workforce planning and optimization initiatives. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in analyzing workforce data, operational process improvement, and contributing to the development of strategies to enhance organizational efficiency.

The ideal candidate for this role will possess a passion for workforce planning, theme parks, operational efficiency, and/or data analytics.

We are currently looking for a:

 

Idlewild & Soakzone - Workforce Operations Intern

Roles & Responsibilities:

 

Roles & Responsibilities:

Workforce Planning:

• Collaborate with all departments to assess staffing needs and provide recommendations for optimal workforce deployment.
• Contribute to the development of workforce planning models and scenarios.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports on key workforce trends and metrics for management teams.

Scheduling:

• Execute effective scheduling processes for all departments within the park’s workforce management (WFM) tool, Quinyx.
• Handle day-to-day tasks involving scheduling including call outs, no shows and schedules changes and conflicts.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement in workforce-related functions across all departments, leveraging time-in-motion studies, demand vs. staffing analysis, and process evaluation.
• Assist in implementing solutions to enhance the efficiency of key operations within the park.
• All other duties and special projects assigned by leadership

Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in human resources, business, industrial engineering, data analytics, or a related field.
• 1+ years of previous work experience in a workforce management, operations management, or HR role preferred but not required
• Previous hospitality, amusement park, food and beverage, theme park, or tourism experience a plus

Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Requirements: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must have reliable transportation to and from your scheduled shift
• Ability to comply with all uniform policies
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Previous experience with Power BI, Quinyx, or other Workforce Management software a plus
• Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations, meet the demands of constant deadlines and coordinate multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain seated and sedentary for extended periods of time, while using a computer
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time throughout the workday
• Ability to occasionally stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 20 pounds or more

Working Conditions:

• This role will be primarily based in an office setting with frequent interaction with other ou