Investments & Asset Management Intern - Aspen Hospitality

Aspen Hospitality, a division of Aspen One, owns and operates a portfolio of hotels and residences that currently consists of The Little Nell, Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel and its affiliated Residences at The Little Nell, both of which are located at the base of Aspen Mountain; the Limelight Hotel Aspen and Limelight Hotel Snowmass in Colorado; the Limelight Hotel Ketchum near Sun Valley in Idaho and the Limelight Denver, adjacent to Denver’s Union Station. Two additional Limelight Hotels in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado, are currently in development as well as a new Nell property at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Aspen Hospitality also owns and operates the Aspen Mountain Club and the Snowmass Mountain Club.  Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and Aspen Ventures and leverages its influence across all of its business units to advance climate action, community engagement and racial justice. For more information, visit www.aspenhospitality.co. 

Position Summary
The Investments & Asset Management Intern will primarily support the hospitality investments and asset management team to assist in Aspen Hospitality’s, a division of Aspen One, expansion of The Little Nell and Limelight hotel brands. This role offers hand-on experience in market research, financial modeling, investment analysis, and asset management strategy for the duration of the 10-week summer internship program. The intern will report to the Manager, Investments & Asset Management and Financial Analyst. 

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until May 23, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
•    Conduct detailed market research, industry analysis, and comparable property set analysis for portfolio hotels and pipeline opportunities
•    Analyze potential investment opportunities by creating Excel-based proforma models and provide recommendations based on financial criteria
•    Participate in monthly benchmarking by gathering relevant data and assisting in updating benchmark models
•    Assist in monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators (KPI) for existing assets, including financial, operational, and market metrics
•    Maintain current knowledge of key tourism trends, economic indicators, and supply and demand dynamics
•    Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements
•    To participate in this program, candidate must be a current Undergraduate or Graduate student pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management and/or Real Estate Finance
•    Minimum 6 months of work experience in hotel operations, hospitality finance, real estate or related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
•    Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a desire to learn and grow in the hospitality industry
•    Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects with deadlines
•    Skilled in influencing and acting as a role model to others 
•    Strong desire to learn all operational and strategic facets of the business
•    Ability to maintain a positive, professional, team-player attitude 
•    Ability to travel to operating portfolio hotels on an as needed basis

Work Environment & Physical Demands
•    Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements
•    No adverse or hazardous conditions
•    Not required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistance

Job Benefits 
This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.  
•    Paid Time Off Programs
•    Paid Leave Programs
•    Employee Ski Pass
•    Other company perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

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