Current SCVB Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
- Public Relations Internship
Application process: Submit a letter of interest and resume to
PR@visitseattle.org.
PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP
The Public Relations/Communications Internship allows college students to become involved in, and learn about, both the tourism industry and professional public relations.
Scope of Work:
Intern will participate in a number of projects, including but not limited to:
• Assisting visiting journalists: This may require fact checking of stories, coordinating photos, arranging interviews and working with local hotels, restaurants and attractions.
• Assisting with web site posting, editing and photo procurement.
• Writing, editing and researching for press releases, newsletters, reports, publications and other organizational documents.
• Photo library maintenance and development; storing and organizing new and existing photos.
• Developing media lists and editorial calendars.
• Responding to media requests for in-depth information.
• Assembling press kits, maintaining photo/video library and general office coordination and assistance.
• Tracking media coverage through the department’s clipping service and compiling reports.
• Assisting with publications, website postings and other organizational communication projects such as annual reports, organizational newsletters and more.
• Assisting with social media posting, tracking and planning.
Learning objectives:
This position is open to a Junior or Senior communications student interested in gaining real world experience working in an in-house PR and communications department.
Required Skills:
• Senior undergraduate standing (junior, graduate students and recent graduates considered)
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills
• Social media understanding, experience preferred
• Graphic design, HTML knowledge/experience/interest preferred
Seasonal PT position: summer; fall, winter 2012 (3- to 6-month internships)
Work Schedule: 20 hours a week
Compensation: Bus pass
Deadlines to apply:
Summer: May 31, 2012
Fall: Aug. 1, 2012
Winter: Nov. 16, 2012
To apply for the Public Relation internships, please send resume and cover letter to
pr@visitseattle.org.
CONCIERGE INTERNSHIP
Seattle’s Visitor Centers offer a variety of services to visitors including maps, brochures; advice on museums, theater, dance, opera; detailed information on sports and local events; attractions and sightseeing tickets; restaurant reservations; and tour bookings;.
The Seattle Visitor Center internship offers an ideal opportunity to gain general working knowledge about the visitor industry learned largely through direct visitor contact.
Scope of Work
• Assist guests via phone, email correspondence and in-person with every aspect of planning travel to Seattle (and outlying areas)
• Meeting immediate needs to visitors who are in town requesting assistance
• Assist in brochure fulfillment and distribution
Learning Objectives:
• Business Correspondence
• Phone Skills
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Destination Knowledge
Required Skills:
• Prompt
• Courteous, Professional
• Quick-Learner
• In-depth Seattle experience and knowledge is a plus!
Hours: 3-5 days, will include weekends
Timeline: Early May through August
Compensation: Bus pass
Deadline to apply:
April 30
MARKETING INTERNSHIP
The Marketing Intern's primary responsibility will be to assist the Marketing department with quick tasks, support inter-departmental projects and work closely with our Graphic Design department.
Scope of work:
Responsibilities may include research of CVB advertising, branding and verbiage, social media tools and innovations. This position will also require attendance at some post-working hour events, weekly marketing meetings and some administrative work as needed.
Learning objectives:
This position is open to a Junior or Senior marketing student interested in gaining real world experience working in the leisure tourism industry.
Required Skills:
• Must currently be Junior or Senior in college, majoring in a Marketing or Hospitality related field
• Discretion, self-motivation, diplomacy and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential qualities
• Knowledge and respect of corporate branding and advertising principles
• Understanding of and interest in social media marketing platforms
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once and meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of the hospitality and tourism fields is a plus
Hours: 20 hours per week
Timeline: May/June – Aug/Sept (summer quarter timeframe)
Compensation: Bus pass
Deadline to apply:
April 30
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
SCVB is an equal opportunity employer. It is SCVB’s policy that employees and prospective employees be treated with respect and without discrimination because of their age, marital status, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person, or any other legally-protected status. It is our policy to conform to all applicable laws and regulations affecting all protected classes. It is SCVB’s policy to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws prohibiting discrimination against applicants or employees with disabilities. SCVB will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities in all the terms and conditions of employment, including the recruitment and hiring process.