Special Projects Coordinator/Intern
Visit Brookings is hiring a summer special projects coordinator to assist with events and projects to promote Brookings to visitors and residents. If you are looking for an introduction into the tourism industry or are excited about the possibility of spending the summer in a hands-on, fun, and upbeat office, we encourage you to apply. Position can be adapted as a summer internship.
Responsibilities
The Special Projects Coordinator will have responsibilities in a variety of areas, giving a broad-based perspective of work in a tourism office. Some of the duties and responsibilities may include the following:
• Event Planning: Assist in production of Miss South Dakota Scholarship program, planning the Upper Midwest Fall Conference, researching winter festivals for ideas to incorporate into annual Frost Fest and National Travel and Tourism Week.
• Marketing: Compiling and distributing monthly calendar of events, updating social media content, developing copy for award winning Visit Brookings website, assisting with the creation of the 2024 Visitor Guide
• Hospitality: greeting visitors and assisting them with ideas of things to see and do in town, handling requests for meeting and convention bags, assisting with relocation requests.
• Office Administration: Fulfilling visitor guide requests, assisting Visit Brookings staff with outreach efforts to build inventories of industry partners.
• Other duties as assigned.
What’s In It for You
• Excellent introduction to South Dakota’s $4.4 billion tourism industry
• Interactions with tourism industry leaders in Brookings and surrounding communities
• Competitive pay with few evening or weekend shifts
• Introduction to multitude of tourism-related careers
• Professional work environment and upbeat company culture
• Professional experience to add to future resumes
Requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outgoing and positive attitude
• Ability to think on your feet
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Social media, graphic design, and Word Press experience a plus
Hours and Pay
The position is available for approximately 14 weeks beginning Mid-to late May. 30 – 32 hours/week. Hourly rate of pay $12 - $15/hour.
To Apply
Send letter of interest and resume to: Visit Brookings, Attn: Executive Director, 1321 6th Street, Brookings, SD 57006, or email to: Laura@Visitbrookingssd.com
Position open until filled. First round of applicant review April 14.
