Marketing & Visitor Information Specialist

Organization Summary: 

The Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (SPACVB) welcomes part-time employment and internships on a seasonal basis. SPACVB strives to make your employment experience mutually beneficial for both the SPACVB and the individual. These temporary positions are paid with no benefits. This employee is a key part of our team and typically performs the same duties as entry-level employees. Upon request and successful completion of employment, a letter of recommendation will be written by the Marketing Manager and/or the Executive Director.

The SPACVB is responsible for promoting and marketing the Stevens Point Area/Portage County. We do this by working with travel writers, meeting planners, sports event planners, and group tour planners. We also market directly to consumers through websites, blog posts, social media, print collateral, print advertisements, banner advertisements, and our visitor center. We are a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. The SPACVB employs five full-time staff including an Executive Director, a Marketing Manager, a Director of Partnerships, a Director of Sales & Event Experience, and a Content & Visitor Experience Manager.

Marketing & Visitor Information Specialist internship: 

SPACVB is hiring for fall 2025 interns (September-December). Please fill out the internship application here to be considered.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Maintaining community calendar of events, writing editorial copy for print and web-based use, maintaining clip files, assisting with designs for print publications, maintaining photo and video library, entering Partner/public relations-related information into the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system/Content Management System (CMS), and writing press releases.

Administrative and clerical duties are also a key part of this position. Duties & responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Answering and routing phone calls and emails, greeting and assisting walk-in visitors, providing knowledgeable information on Portage County and Wisconsin destinations, maintaining information displays, and coordinating mailings/collateral fulfillment. The Visitor Center also encompasses a small retail area where part-time staff process retail sales.

Education and/or Experience: 

Ideal candidates should be well-versed in the Stevens Point Area/Portage County, highly organized, adaptable, have excellent customer service skills, written and verbal communication skills, and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software. Candidates should be self-motivated, problem solvers who are comfortable working independently and as part of a team. We are a busy organization with diverse opportunities for practical, hands-on experience in the tourism industry. Graphic design, videography, and photography experiences are a plus.

Physical Demands: 

Successful employees may experience the following physical demands for an extended period:

• Viewing computer monitors
• Visually inspect and review graphic designs, written scripts, text, and photography
• Sitting at a desk for long periods of time
• Carrying equipment/literature up to 40lbs. is required
• Standing

Qualifications:

• Able to work an occasional night or weekend
• Must be a “People Person” – feel comfortable talking to strangers
• Must be comfortable working alone and with little supervision
• Have a valid driver’s license; access to a car is a plus

To apply for the position, click here to fill out the internship application form and attach your resume / cover letter.