Visit Grand Junction Intern – Administrative and Content

City of Grand Junction•Grand Junction, CO

5d•$18

About The Position

Visit Grand Junction seeks an intern to join our dynamic team in a fast-paced and innovative destination marketing environment. The primary responsibilities for this intern position will involve administrative and data-related work, Official Grand Junction Adventure Guide fulfillment and stocking racks in the community and hosting the Visit Grand Junction Mobile Visitor Center at the Downtown Market on Main on Thursday evenings (July – September). Each ideal intern candidate should demonstrate a strong passion for Grand Junction and genuine enthusiasm for serving its residents, stakeholders, and guests. About Visit Grand Junction: Visit Grand Junction, the City of Grand Junction’s Destination Marketing Organization, deploys marketing targeted toward potential visitors outside Mesa County to attract travel and tourism to the area. Visit Grand Junction is responsible for enhancing Grand Junction’s brand to create an attractive destination while elevating its public image as a dynamic place to live and work. Through the promotion of travel and tourism, Visit Grand Junction strengthens Grand Junction’s economic position, which provides a sustainable, diverse, and consistent economy that supports businesses and enhances the quality of life for residents. The team consists of dynamic individuals who are culture-focused, innovative, driven, intellectually curious, and dedicated to supporting the tourism industry while reaching departmental goals that serve the Grand Junction area community, and guests. The department is a cutting-edge marketing organization built upon a foundation of data science. About Our Culture: At the City of Grand Junction, we lead with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated through our willingness to challenge the status quo, work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and fulfill our community's needs through thoughtful and proactive engagement.

Requirements

Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to engage with visitors, residents, stakeholders, and Visitor Center volunteers in a professional and courteous manner.
Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while taking direction from multiple staff members.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strategic thinking.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Modern office technology and equipment.
Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, vulnerability, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience or coursework in marketing, data analytics, public relations, journalism, social media, and event experience preferred, but not required.
Proficient with MS Office software including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Experience with design software and graphics editing tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) preferred but not required.
Experience with Google Office software, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides, preferred but not required.
Familiarity with data visualization tools (i.e., Tableau) is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with creating, updating, auditing, copy editing, and proofreading materials such as eNewsletters, blogs, and website content.
Assist with graphic design, photo and video editing projects.
Assist with planning and managing user-generated content and digital applications.
Assist with preparing, organizing, and maintaining documents, reports, marketing materials, records, and surveys.
Assist with organizing the creation and content of the Grand Junction Official Adventure Guide by tracking edits, coordinating brand assets, and assisting with future updates.
Assist with web-based gamification application.
Provide general administrative duties including data entry, brochure inventory and ordering, answering phones, Grand Junction Adventure Guide fulfillment, records retention, and processing event calendar submissions.
Coordinate, staff, and assist with hosting the Visit Grand Junction Mobile Visitor Center at the Downtown Market on Main (Thursday evenings from 3:45 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. during the summer months; dates TBD).
Respond to visitor, resident, and stakeholder inquiries in a professional and helpful manner.
Perform additional projects and duties as assigned.