Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $16.90 per hour

Position Title: Visit SLO CAL Marketing 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 ONLY

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

Compensation: $16.90 per hour

Internship Dates: August 24th, 2026 - December 18th, 2026

Our Internship runs concurrently with the Cal Poly Semester system. This internship requires a semester long commitment.

Job Listing will be posted until 7/13/2026, or until positions are filled. We hire in waves based on when you apply. Because of this, you may not hear from us immediately upon applying.

Internship Begins: 8/24/2026

We already have a couple of events scheduled that we will need our interns to be available for. Please check your schedules and be ready to confirm your availability for these date if chosen for the interview process:

1. Saturday 9/19
2. Thursday 10/29
3. Saturday & Sunday 11/21 & 11/22

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 (or graduated within the previous 6-months) in San Luis Obispo County to be eligible for this internship.

If you have more than a few days off scheduled during the internship dates, we ask that you apply for another semester. We require that you be available for the entire semester (exception for a few days off, but nothing longer than 5 days, aside from holidays).

Our office will be closed on the following holidays: 9/4-9/7, 11/11, 11/25-11/27.

This position states that driving on behalf of the company is a key function of the job on a regular basis. Applicants will need to have a valid driver license.

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:

Position Description

Visit SLO CAL is looking for motivated interns toassistan exceptional destination marketing and management team. Interns willbe responsible forassistingthe organization in the implementation of its marketing plan and overall businessactivities. This will include communications and research, among other operational duties. Qualified candidatespossessstrong creative skills and a substantial interest in marketing and/or tourism.

Core Responsibilities

Operations/Events

1. Aid inmaintainingoffice operations by checking mail, answering thephoneand greeting visitors
2. Update andmaintainthe event calendar on slocal.com
3. Assistwith running errands on behalf of the company throughout the county
4. Assistin marketing activations, eventproductionsand trade show opportunities
5. Assiststaff with implementation of new projects andfacilitateadditionalresponsibilities as requested

Research

1. Create and updatedigital partner profiles through research and outreachin coordination with permanent staff
2. Assistin auditingthematic trailsandgatheringcounty -wide information
3. Other research projects as requested

Communications & Marketing

1. Create,editand revieweditorialand PR content
2. Capture andpublishsocialmediacontent
3. Update and pull reports from customer relationship management system (CRM)
4. Assistin managing company email inboxes

RequiredQualifications/Skills

1. Exceptional communicationskills (oral and written)
2. Professionalism when engaging with partners & stakeholders
3. Problem solving skills and ability to propose and direct successful solutions
4. Valid drivers license and personal vehicle for business assignments
5. Concurrently pursuing degree in marketing,tourismor related field

Desired Traits/Abilities

1. Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite
2. Passion for Visit SLO CALs mission
3. Strong customer serviceskills
4. Understanding ofmarketing, in the classroomand/or outside ofit
5. Ability to work independently
6. Professional,positiveand 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.