Communications & Marketing Internship
St. Joseph, MO Convention & Visitors Bureau
About Us – The St. Joseph, MO Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is an organization that develops and implements marketing programs designed to maximize the economic impact of visitors dollars to Buchanan County.
Position Overview – Assist our team in promoting the destination through content creation and storytelling. This internship is designed for upper-level college students interested in communications, journalism, marketing, non-profits, or other related fields.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with drafting social posts, website articles, press releases, and newsletters.
- Help monitor social media channels and track engagement.
- Support the development of marketing campaigns and promotional materials.
- Track tourism trends, media opportunities, and community events.
- Assist with photography or video projects that showcase the destination.
Qualifications
- Junior or senior level students pursuing a degree in Communications or Marketing related fields (journalism, PR, hospitality, graphic design, etc.)
- Strong communications skills.
- Familiarity with social media platforms.
- Able to self-organize, allowing the management of multiple projects at a time.
- Interested in cultural experiences such as history, art, sports, etc. is a plus, but you must be willing to learn to love St. Joseph!
Internship Details
- Location: St. Joseph CVB (911 Frederick Ave), but open to some hybrid work.
- Compensation: Academic credit + minimum wage.
- Hours: Flexible to fit student’s schedule.
- Duration: Semester-based. A minimum of 45 total hours over the course of the semester for each credit hour enrolled.
How to Apply – Please email your resume, a brief cover letter, and at least 2 examples of relevant content you’ve created (press release, article, advertisement, social post, etc.) to: cmengel@stjomo.com with “CVB Internship” in the subject line.