Summer 2024 Astronaut Experience Intern- Undergrad (R38217)

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

Internship: Undergraduate Strategy, Marketing, & Sales- Astronaut & Customer Experience

We are a mission-driven team of collaborators, doers and problem-solvers relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. As part of our small, passionate, team, you will help us develop corporate and business unit strategy and support operations to provide a high-quality Astronaut and Customer Experience. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. We offer internships at the following locations: Kent, WA; Cape Canaveral, FL; Van Horn, TX; Huntsville, AL; Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ. However, not every technical discipline is offered at each location. Most internships will be held in Kent, WA. This internship will last approx. 12 weeks (May to August).

Responsibilities

• Support all front and back of house hospitality operations in the business of launching humans into space
• Lead long term projects related to event preparation, scheduling, organization, record keeping, and travel coordination
• Lead daily organizational efforts of astronaut clothing, collateral, and gifts
• Provide housekeeping services for Astronaut facilities
• Shuttle astronauts and guests as needed during launches
• Must be able to take initiative daily and be prepared with one’s own ideas to find ways to contribute to the overall mission
• Prepare and aid in set-up of launch viewing parties, celebrations, news broadcasts, and press conferences
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute team spirit
• Must be ready and enthusiastic to step into any variety of roles
• Collaborate with the Astronaut Village and Training Center departments

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in hospitality or related field
• Experience in a high-end customer service, luxury hospitality, or event planning role
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• High emotional intelligence
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and customer service capabilities and delivery
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Efficiency in high pressure situations
• Readiness to travel 75% of time as needed

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

 

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

 

Benefits

Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qua