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Spring 2026 Astronaut & Customer Experience Intern

Blue Origin
United States, Florida, Merritt Island
8082 Space Commerce Way (Show on map)
Jul 01, 2025
Application close date: 07/18/2025 At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! As part of a hardworking team, our customer experience intern will provide support to astronauts and guests before and during their stay at our launch site. The intern may have the opportunity to support other areas of our team's work including sales, media, and operations to ensure customer satisfaction. During your internship, you can expect to: Gain hands-on, real-world experience. Receive mentorship and feedback from mentors and managers. Participate in events to learn about other parts of Blue Origin. Responsibilities included but not limited to: Support all front and back of house hospitality operations in the business of launching humans into space Lead long term projects related to event preparation, scheduling, organization, record keeping, and travel coordination Lead daily organizational efforts of astronaut clothing, collateral, and gifts Provide housekeeping services for Astronaut facilities Shuttle astronauts and guests as needed during launches Must be able to take initiative daily and be prepared with one's own ideas to find ways to contribute to the overall mission Prepare and aid in set-up of launch viewing parties, celebrations, news broadcasts, and press conferences Maintain a positive attitude and contribute team spirit Must be ready and enthusiastic to step into any variety of roles Collaborate with the Astronaut Village and Training Center departments Qualifications Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship. Pursuing an undergraduate degree in hospitality or related field Experience in a high-end customer service, luxury hospitality, or event planning role Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail High emotional intelligence Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and customer service capabilities and delivery Have a valid driver's license Efficiency in high pressure situations Readiness to travel 75% of time as needed The compensation range is: WA applicants is $28. We offer housing and relocation support. Interns are responsible for daily transportation to and from their work locations. Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. 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