VisitErie Internships

VisitErie offers college students a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the tourism, marketing and hospitality industries. VisitErie internships are unpaid, but can be redeemed for college credit based on campus requirements.

Interns work a fixed schedule of 15-25 hours per week, depending on credit requirements and the student’s schedule. Selected interns must be able to complete their hours between Monday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All VisitErie employees and interns are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and show proof of vaccination.

Due to the nature of our work, VisitErie works with many different community partners. VisitErie’s goal is to provide interns with a well-rounded experience, including the opportunity to see as much as possible, and meet the community partners who may expand your view of the hospitality industry.

Applications for Summer and Fall Internships are now being accepted! Apply by April 12, 2024 to be considered. 

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Meetings and Hospitality Intern

An internship with VisitErie’s Convention Sales Department offers college students an exciting opportunity to work alongside sales staff on a range of real-world tasks, including sales, research, marketing and event management. The Conventions Internship offers students the opportunity to promote Erie as a premier conference and meeting destination, working alongside the Director of Convention Sales & Services and exercising their communication, research, marketing, writing and planning skills.

Marketing Intern

VisitErie’s Marketing Intern will gain hands-on experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, assisting the Marketing Department on a variety of projects and promotions. Responsibilities include coordinating with staff to contribute to an organizational content calendar, creating and scheduling social media content as directed, and assisting in research and execution of a variety of VisitErie marketing and promotional objectives.