Job Title: Graduate Intern – Chief of Staff Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ (On-site) Compensation: $20/hour Job Type: Full-Time Internship (30–40 hours/week) Duration: 6 months or longer Start Date: May 2025 Reports To: CEO, K9 Resorts
Step into the Heart of Executive Leadership Are you a driven, highly organized graduate student ready to gain exposure to real-world executive operations? Join K9 Resorts as a Chief of Staff Intern, supporting our CEO in the day-to-day execution of top strategic priorities across our growing national franchise system. This is a rare opportunity to develop leadership, communication, and operational skills while working at the highest level of a luxury Pet Hotel brand.
What You’ll Do • Serve as a direct support to the CEO, helping manage priorities, timelines, and high-level initiatives • Prepare executive-level presentations, briefings, and internal communications • Track progress on key initiatives across departments and report on outcomes • Coordinate with leadership teams to ensure alignment and follow-through • Research trends, competitors, or emerging opportunities and provide recommendations • Help manage the CEO’s schedule, meetings, and cross-functional communications
What We’re Looking For • Enrolled in a graduate program (hospitality or business preferred) • Strong communicator with excellent writing, editing, and interpersonal skills • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and discreet with confidential information • Analytical thinker who can manage multiple projects and priorities • Adaptable, proactive, and thrives in a dynamic, fast paced setting • A keen attention to detail • An extreme sense of urgency, gets things done
What You’ll Gain • Direct mentorship from the CEO of a national luxury Pet Hotel brand • Exposure to real-time decision-making, operations, and brand growth • Skill development in executive communication, strategic planning, and leadership • Experience that will set you apart—whether you pursue hospitality, entrepreneurship, or corporate leadership
About K9 Resorts K9 Resorts is an internationally recognized luxury pet care brand, known for setting the standard in five-star boarding and daycare. With over 170 locations developed nationwide and 20+ years of success, we’re proud to offer an elevated experience for pets, and the professionals who care for them.
Apply today to build your future in innovation, strategy, and hospitality leadership.
This is a paid internship open to graduate-level students currently enrolled in a master’s program (MBA, MS in Hospitality, or similar). Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and be available to work on-site in Berkeley Heights, NJ. While this position does not guarantee future employment, top-performing interns may be considered for long-term opportunities within our organization.
To apply, please submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to K9 Resorts Corporate.