Job description

Part-Time Summer Special Projects Coordinator

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. This is an idea position for college or mature high school students.

Responsibilities

The Special Projects Coordintor 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 will 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 2023 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 or no 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 through early August. 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 drop off in person.

Position open until filled.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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