Tourism Intern

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Tourism Intern

Salary

$12.00 Hourly

Location

College Station, TX

Job Type

Paid Internship

Job Number

2402253

Department

Economic Development

Opening Date

08/09/2024

Closing Date

10/11/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

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Description

Under general direction of the Sports & Conventions Servicing Coordinator, the Tourism Intern assists with planning, execution and post event follow-up of events and activities associated with tourism, conventions, meetings, conferences, sports events and hospitality in the City of College Station.

This is a part-time non-benefited position with flexible shifts, Monday – Friday, requiring occasional weekend/evening hours based on events.

Principal Duties

• Perform a variety of administrative office support duties including but not limited to, assisting with registration, tracking promotional inventory, assisting with and tracking social media postings, creating informational and promotional packets/bags, and maintaining/updating digital library of local attractions.

• Assist with planning, preparation, and participation of Visit College Station events, including client events, site visits, and familiarization trips.

• Develop and maintain a knowledge base about the City of College Station destination to promote College Station tourism and events, proactively provide support, and improve overall customer/client experience.

• Serve customers/visitors by providing information related to local tourism events and activities.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program or recent graduate with a degree in related field. Valid Texas Driver’s License. Ability to provide excellent customer service. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills to complete daily tasks and a variety of projects Experience working with events/activities, demonstrated reliability and work ethic. Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook. Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred:

Photography and editing experience.

Supplemental Information

Please note: Interns will be placed in area of their interest/degree plan, e.g., conventions/meetings, sports, marketing or tourism

This position is not benefit eligible.

01

Are you currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program or recent graduate with a degree in related field?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you possess a valid Texas driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Are you willing and/or able to work nights, holidays and weekends?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Explain why this position is of interest to you and how it fits into your career progression/development.

  Required Question

Agency

City of College Station

Address

1101 Texas Avenue

College Station, Texas, 77840

Phone

979-764-3517

Website

http://csjobs.cstx.gov

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