Entrepreneurship & Hospitality Intern
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & HOSPITALITY INTERN
Space Tourism Startup (Austin-Based)
$18-22/hour • 2–4 hours/week • Flexible Remote • Immediate Start
About Starship Texas Tours
Join the ground floor of Texas’s first premium space-tourism company. We’re creating curated three-day expeditions to witness SpaceX Starship launches from South Padre Island, with first departures planned for Q1 2026.
This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on startup experience at the intersection of space, tourism, and entrepreneurship. You’ll help shape real operations, outreach, and creative projects as part of a small, fast-moving team.
What You’ll Do
- Gather and compare vendor quotes (transport, lodging, catering, activities)
- Create marketing and media assets using Canva, InVideo, Midjourney, and AI tools
- Support social-media setup, website updates, and CRM organization
- Assist with recruiting key staff (Tour Captain, Mission Specialist)
- Help plan and coordinate event logistics for launch-timed tours
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis
- Prepare project briefs and progress updates for the founder
What You’ll Gain
Direct mentorship from an Emory MBA–trained serial entrepreneur with multiple funded ventures and exits
- Produce front-facing, consequential deliverablesReal-world exposure to startup strategy, marketing, and hospitality operations
- Experience using AI, automation, and design platforms for real projects
- Flexible remote schedule with optional in-person Austin meetings
- Professional reference and resume-building experience
- A front-row seat to launching a company from concept to market
Ideal Candidate
Required: currently enrolled student (undergraduate or graduate); strong organization and communication skills; self-starter who works independently; Austin area preferred.
Preferred: interest in entrepreneurship, space, tourism, or hospitality; familiarity with AI and web tools; event planning or social-media experience.
How to Apply
Send your resume and a short note (3–5 sentences) explaining why this opportunity excites via Handshake or to las@texasspacetours.com.
Website: TexasSpaceTours.com (beta in progress)
Phone: 512-387-4736
Texas Space Tours, LLC (DBAs: Starship Texas Tours & Austin Space Tours)
Las Douglas Wengell — Founder & Launch Director