Compliance, Auditing & Analyst Internships

$14.25-$15/hour

The Cedar Point Internship Program seeks to inspire and equip the next generation of leaders by offering transformative experiences. We are committed to providing a vibrant learning environment where students can engage in meaningful, hands-on work within our dynamic operations. 

Our internships are designed to cultivate essential leadership and professional skills, encourage innovative thinking, and foster a deep understanding of business acumen. By integrating academic knowledge with practical application, we aim to empower interns to make impactful contributions to their future careers and the communities they will serve. 

Resort Restaurant Auditor (Must be at least 21 years old)

Preferred Majors: Culinary, Food Safety, Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management, Hospitality Management, Business Management, and Operations Management. 

As a Restaurant Auditor in the Resorts Division, you will get hands-on exposure to how restaurants run behind-the-scenes. You'll also...

• Travel to different restaurant locations to conduct audits in key areas such as training and certifications, alcohol service and brand standards, health & food safety practices, and financial & operational compliance. 
• Work alongside restaurant teams during busy hours to observe and support daily operations.

Food & Beverage Analyst

Preferred Majors: Business Analytics, Hospitality Management 

As a Food & Beverage Analyst, you will support operational excellence by conducting daily audits across more than 70 food and beverage locations. The role focuses on monitoring key procedures such as cashier interactions, line efficiency, and portion control to ensure consistency and compliance with company standards. You’ll also... 

• Perform undercover audits to evaluate operational procedures and guest service interactions. 

• Monitor metrics including cashier performance, restaurant line speed, and portion accuracy. 

• Document findings and trends in detailed reports for management review. 

• Collaborate with leadership to identify areas for improvement and support corrective actions. 

• Contribute to a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the Food & Beverage department. 

Food Safety & Sanitation Auditing

Preferred Majors: Food Science & Technology, Nutrition, Food Chemistry 

As a Food Safety & Sanitation Auditing Intern, you will play a vital role in supporting food safety and sanitation standards across more than 70 food and beverage locations. Through regular inspections and reporting, you will help ensure compliance with state, local, and company guidelines. You’ll also... 

• Conduct routine safety and sanitation inspections at all food and beverage locations. 

• Document findings and communicate results through detailed reports to management. 

• Assist in identifying and addressing areas of non-compliance or concern. 

• Support the department’s commitment to health, safety, and operational excellence. 

Ride Operations Internal Audit & Compliance 

As a Ride Operations Internal Auditing Intern, you will serve as an internal auditor, helping ensure operational excellence and safety by reviewing procedures and documentation. You’ll also... 

• Conduct audits of ride locations based on International Ride Training (IRT) standards. 

• Evaluate operational elements such as Fast Lane usage, Alternate Access Boarding Pass procedures, and location cleanliness. 

• Review and organize department paperwork, including: 

• Certification checklists 

• Opening and closing inspection forms 

• Position logs 

• Fire extinguisher inspection records 

• Communicate findings to leadership to support continuous improvement and compliance. 

Admissions Internal Audit & Compliance

As an Admissions Internal Auditing Intern, you will serve as an internal auditor for the Admissions, Guest Experience, and Traffic teams, helping ensure operational, financial, and procedural excellence. This internship offers valuable experience in auditing and leadership within high-impact guest-facing departments. You’ll also... 

• Conduct financial audits of point-of-sale transactions to ensure accuracy and integrity. 

• Perform compliance audits of departmental records and documentation. 

• Complete operational audits at various locations to evaluate adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and Guest Experience Expectations. 

• Present audit findings and improvement recommendations to department leadership on a regular basis. 

• Support a culture of accountability, guest service, and continuous improvement. 

Aquatics Operations

As an Aquatics Operation Compliance Intern, you will assist with completing and organizing key operational documents, including safety checklists, and daily reports. You’ll also... 

• Help ensure all paperwork is accurate, consistent, and properly logged.  

• Support workforce scheduling and staffing efforts for the Aquatics team. 

• Learn about labor law compliance and help monitor team adherence and workplace policies.  

Ride Operations Guest Engagement

As a Ride Operations Guest Engagement Intern, you will monitor guest interactions and operational performance to help ensure a safe, efficient, and enjoyable visit for all park guests. This internship focuses on enhancing the guest experience at ride locations through data collection, analysis, and recognition programs. You’ll also... 

• Conduct guest experience surveys and line timing audits at ride locations. 

• Perform cleanliness and cycle timing evaluations to support operational efficiency. 

• Manage the Milestone Rider Program, celebrating guests who reach ride milestones. 

• Respond to all online guest comments related to Ride Operations. 

• Recognize outstanding team members by issuing awards for guest compliments. 

• Must be at least 18 years of age 

• Must be attending an accredited college or university 

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs 

• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law 

• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law