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Management Development Trainee

@ Target Hospitality
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United States
RemoteFull Time
Responsibilities:Front desk, Guest services, Culinary services
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; 1 year hospitality/related experience; valid driver’s license; willing to relocate/on-site assignments; work schedule is 7 days/week with 12-hour days; travel to remote sites required.
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Job Description:

Management Development Trainee
Department: Operations

Reports To: General Manager / Director of Human Resources

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Field-based-location TBD

Program Length: 21 weeks

Work Schedule: 5 weeks on / 2 weeks off


Company Profile:

Target Hospitality, a publicly traded company, is the largest provider of remote turnkey housing solutions in the United States. It is our number one priority to help our customers reach their full economic potential through building trust and loyalty among all guests within our facilities.


Job Summary:

Target Hospitality welcomes recent university graduates & experienced line-level TH veterans to jump on the rocket ship to for the career development adventure of their dreams! The Management Development Trainee (MDT) is an elite field‑based leadership development program tailored to prepare high‑potential candidates for operational management roles within Target Hospitality’s remote accommodations network. The program provides a combination of hands-on, discipline-specific training and a leadership-focused curriculum that takes place at one of our over 30 Target Hospitality workforce hubs.

 

This elite, full-time, paid development program includes a 21‑week curriculum and combines a corporate office familiarization kickoff week, comprehensive line‑level immersion, both on-site and regional support management shadowing, and a corporate wrap‑up week with a capstone presentation. Trainees will operate on the same “5 weeks on / 2 weeks off” schedule our current site managers utilize.

 

Upon successful completion, graduates will be considered for direct Assistant Manager placement throughout TH’s network. Those not selected for direct management placement will be considered for supervisory roles with commensurate compensation. Full-time placement is not guaranteed.


Key Learning Rotations and Competencies:

  • Front Desk and Guest Services - Reservations, check‑in/out, guest relations, complaint resolution, remote guest communication protocols, and guest satisfaction metrics.
  • Housekeeping and Janitorial - Standards for remote lodging, inspection checklists, inventory control, turnaround processes, and quality audits.
  • Culinary Services - Kitchen operations, food safety and HACCP basics, menu execution for remote sites, and vendor coordination.
  • Facilities Maintenance - Preventive maintenance, basic HVAC and plumbing awareness, vendor management, and site walk‑
  • Safety and Security - OSHA fundamentals, emergency response planning, incident reporting, and contractor safety oversight.
  • Leadership and Personnel Management - Coaching, scheduling, performance management, conflict resolution, and labor law basics.
  • Cost Controls and Financial Acumen - Budget monitoring, cost‑per‑occupied‑unit concepts, inventory controls, basic P&L awareness, and labor cost management.

 

Travel Expectations:

This role requires travel to operational sites for 5 consecutive weeks. A travel stipend or company procured travel arrangements will be provided to and from site for each 5-week work rotation.

 

Skills and Attributes:

  • Resourceful problem solver: Resolves operational and guest issues at remote accommodations quickly and creatively while maintaining flexibility, professionalism, and integrity.
  • Independent self‑starter: Operates autonomously in dispersed work environments, demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and consistent dependability.
  • Analytical decision maker: Uses quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate options, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions for complex site challenges.
  • Service‑oriented collaborator: Maintains a positive, can‑do attitude, volunteers to help across functions, and pursues continuous learning on the job.
  • Hospitality‑minded innovator: Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences in nontraditional, remote lodging settings and improving operational standards.
  • Team builder and partner: Fosters reciprocal relationships with on‑site team members, contractors, and regional support to drive safe, efficient operations.

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Work schedule: 7 days/week, up to 12 hours/day, rotating on a 5 week on / 2 week off schedule.
  • Reside in accommodations provided on site during work rotation.
  • Eligible to work in the United States without employment sponsorship during or after the program.

 

Education and/or Experience:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management strongly preferred; business, operations, or other related fields will be considered.
  • Experience: Minimum of 1 year of entry level experience in hospitality, guest service, culinary services, facilities, or housekeeping/janitorial.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to work on site in remote locations, including standing, walking site inspections, and occasional lifting consistent with operational duties.
  • Licenses: Valid driver’s license