HRTM Internships

Transform your HRTM education into hands‑on experience that positions you for success in a dynamic, people‑centered industry!

 

Nels Holmquist

Wish you could travel and gain valuable work experience at the same time?
Nels Holmquist did that in Italy.

 

Abby Cantrell

Interested in the inner workings of a major hospitality event?
Abby Cantrell did that with The Masters Tournament at Augusta National.

 

Daniel Lebovitz

Curious about a career where creativity meets communication?
Daniel Lebovitz did that overseeing large scale programming with the UNL Program Council and now works as an Amazon Operations Manager.

 

Smiling woman (Abbie Leu.) in a red blouse standing outdoors near a building and greenery.

Want to get your foot in the door of a Big Ten university?
Abbie Leu did that and now serves as Assistant Director of Alumni Relations & Programs with the Nebraska Alumni Association.

 

 

 

Turn your passion for hospitality, tourism, and event experiences into an exciting career through immersive internship opportunities. Working with industry professionals, you will gain practical experience, apply classroom knowledge, and strengthen your résumé. With support from dedicated UNL faculty mentors, you'll set professional goals, reflect on your learning, and build the skills needed for a successful career.

Where else can you graduate with 700 hours of industry experience across three internships and be ready to step confidently into your career on day one?

Jump-Start Your Future

  • Hands-on Learning
  • Exploring
  • Supervisory
  • Management Experience
  • Fieldwork
  • Career Opportunities
  • Travel
  • Networking
  • Local, National, and International

Career Services provides a great wealth of information related to internships. 

Learn more by visiting their website or give us a call at: 402-472-3867.

A smiling person in a kitchen holding two plates of colorful salads.
HRTM student Fabiana G. spent her summer interning at The Eddy Hotel in Colorado, where she gained firsthand experience in restaurant operations and hospitality management.
Smiling woman in a red dress stands in a stadium overlooking a soccer match with a packed crowd.
UNL HRTM alumna Elsa Olmstead is working for the Kansas City Chiefs this summer and helped with the World Cup matches.
Woman smiling in front of the U.S. Capitol building under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
HRTM student Jadyn T. spent her summer as an Industry Relations Intern with the U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council, building experience in event planning and industry relations through hands-on work supporting the agricultural sector.

 

 

Hospitality Management Internship Series
 

  1. HRTM 172 Field Experience in Hospitality Management
    An approved supervised individual field experience in hospitality management employment (150 hours) with a qualified, practicing professional within the Hospitality Industry (Club Management, Food & Beverage, Lodging, Human Resources, Event Planning, and Tourism).
  2. HRTM 397 Internship in Hospitality Management Supervision
    An approved and supervised entry-level supervisory experience in hospitality management (150 hours) within the Hospitality Industry (Club Management, Food & Beverage, Lodging, Human Resources, Event Planning, and Tourism) supervising the performance or operation of a person or group.
  3. HRTM 476 Internship in Hospitality Management
    This is the final (capstone) internship in the Hospitality Management internship series. The purpose of the final internship is for the student to:
    • develop or apply the necessary skills to function as an entry level manager in the hospitality industry
    • build entry level management professional opportunities for growth and development
    • become familiar with management practices, culture, expectations and workforce in hospitality operations 
       

HRTM 476 - Internship in Hospitality Management Application Form


 

 

 

For more information, contact:
 

  1. Avatar for Joan Kunzman
    Joan Kunzman

    HRTM Internship Coordinator and Administrative Support Associate, HRTM

    Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Work
    Address
    SCAR 163
    Lincoln, NE 68588-6110
    Phone
    Work 402-472-3867 On-campus 2-3867
    Email
    mkunzman2@unl.edu