Intern

Position Title: Visit SLO CAL Intern  

Company: Visit SLO CAL 

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA 

Functional Area: All departments, including Marketing, PR & communications, Community Engagement & Advocacy, Operations  

Reports To: Marketing Operations Specialist

Employment Type: Part-time or full-time temporary employee, in-person  

Education Required: Currently enrolled in college in San Luis Obispo County  

Compensation: $16 per hour   

Internship Dates: January 6th, 2024 - March 21st, 2024

Job Listing will be posted until 11/8/2024. Please note that we will not begin the interview process until 11/18/2024, but we will be monitoring the applications. 

Interview Process: 11/18/2024 - 12/13/2024

Internship Begins: 1/6/2024

To be eligible for this internship, you will need to be able to work a minimum of 20 hours a week during business hours (M-F, 8:30am - 5pm; (some flexibility allotted). We have up to 40 hours a week available for those who need full credit or have additional availability. Must be a college student in San Luis Obispo County to be eligible for this internship. 

To be eligible for this internship, you must have an active driver license and personal vehicle to perform work on behalf of the organization. 

Organization Description 

Visit SLO CAL (VSC) is the non-profit countywide destination marketing and management organization (DMMO) for San Luis Obispo County. Our mission is to “inspire travel and foster our unique experiences to create life-long ambassadors and economic growth for SLO CAL.” Our goal is to promote and improve San Luis Obispo County through marketing, advertising, communication, engagement, public relations, advocacy, group sales, promotions, events, and sponsorship, branding the region as a choice destination for regional, national, and international travelers alike. Visit SLO CAL works in partnership with tourism industry-related businesses including lodging properties, restaurants, wineries, breweries, activities, local community destination marketing organizations, and the state tourism organization, Visit California, to create a unified marketing approach that promotes the culinary, coastal, and cultural assets of the county. For more information, see our website: www.SLOCAL.com. 

Position Description   

Visit SLO CAL is looking for two motivated interns to assist an exceptional destination marketing and management team. Interns will be responsible for assisting the organization in the implementation of its marketing plan and overall business development. This will include communications and research, among other operational duties. Qualified candidates possess strong creative skills and a substantial interest in marketing and/or tourism.  

Core Responsibilities 

Operations/Events 

• Build out partner profiles with new information gathered 
• Communicate appropriate issues up to management 
• Assist in marketing activations, event productions and trade show opportunities 
• Assist staff with implementation of new projects and facilitate additional responsibilities as requested 
• Assist in designing and finalizing swag items, event décor and gathering donations from local partners

Research 

• Assist community engagement team in gathering information for countywide destination management initiatives 
• Find partner profiles that need development and communicate with partner engagement manager and marketing operations specialists on information needed 
• Other research projects as requested 

Communications & Marketing 

• Review and edit SLOCAL.com with seasonal imagery, events, promotions and other content as needed   
• Write and assist in social content, as needed  
• Update and pull reports from customer relationship management system (CRM), as needed 

Required Skills 

• Concurrently pursuing degree in marketing, tourism, or related field 

• Exceptional interpersonal communication 
• Problem solving skills and ability to propose and direct successful solutions 
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) 
• Professionalism when engaging with partners & stakeholders 
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for occasional business assignments  

Desired Traits/Abilities 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite  
• Passion for Visit SLO CAL’s mission 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Professional, positive, and confident attitude  

Visit SLO CAL, an equal opportunity employer, has an organizational commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion. In that spirit, we welcome all qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, national origin, medical condition, U.S. veteran/military status, pregnancy, or reasonable accommodation.  

Visit SLO CAL offers an exciting opportunity for qualified, career-motivated students, and the chance to work with talented people in a successful, fast-paced and exciting environment. 

Salary : $16