Visit Grand Junction Intern - Administrative and Content

HIRING RANGE: $18.00 per hour

About the Position:
Visit Grand Junction seeks an intern to join our dynamic team in a fast-paced and innovative destination marketing environment. The primary responsibilities for this intern position will involve administrative and data-related work, Official Grand Junction Adventure Guide fulfillment and stocking racks in the community and hosting the Visit Grand Junction Mobile Visitor Center at the Downtown Market on Main on Thursday evenings (July – September). 

Each ideal intern candidate should demonstrate a strong passion for Grand Junction and genuine enthusiasm for serving its residents, stakeholders, and guests.

About Visit Grand Junction:
Visit Grand Junction, the City of Grand Junction’s Destination Marketing Organization, deploys marketing targeted toward potential visitors outside Mesa County to attract travel and tourism to the area. Visit Grand Junction is responsible for enhancing Grand Junction’s brand to create an attractive destination while elevating its public image as a dynamic place to live and work. Through the promotion of travel and tourism, Visit Grand Junction strengthens Grand Junction’s economic position, which provides a sustainable, diverse, and consistent economy that supports businesses and enhances the quality of life for residents. The team consists of dynamic individuals who are culture-focused, innovative, driven, intellectually curious, and dedicated to supporting the tourism industry while reaching departmental goals that serve the Grand Junction area community and guests. The department is a cutting-edge marketing organization built upon a foundation of data science. 

About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated through our willingness to challenge the status quo, work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and fulfill our community's needs through thoughtful and proactive engagement.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with creating, updating, auditing, copy editing, and proofreading materials such as eNewsletters, blogs, and website content.
• Assist with graphic design, photo and video editing projects.
• Assist with planning and managing user-generated content and digital applications.
• Assist with preparing, organizing, and maintaining documents, reports, marketing materials, records, and surveys.
• Assist with organizing the creation and content of the Grand Junction Official Adventure Guide by tracking edits, coordinating brand assets, and assisting with future updates. 
• Assist with web-based gamification application.
• Provide general administrative duties including data entry, brochure inventory and ordering, answering phones, Grand Junction Adventure Guide fulfillment, records retention, and processing event calendar submissions.
• Coordinate, staff, and assist with hosting the Visit Grand Junction Mobile Visitor Center at the Downtown Market on Main (Thursday evenings from 3:45 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. during the summer months; dates TBD). 
• Respond to visitor, resident, and stakeholder inquiries in a professional and helpful manner.

• Perform additional projects and duties as assigned.

A VARIETY OF TASKS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience or coursework in marketing, data analytics, public relations, journalism, social media, and event experience preferred, but not required.
• Proficient with MS Office software including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with design software and graphics editing tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) preferred but not required.
• Experience with Google Office software, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides, preferred but not required.
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to engage with visitors, residents, stakeholders, and Visitor Center volunteers in a professional and courteous manner. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while taking direction from multiple staff members.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strategic thinking. 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (i.e., Tableau) is a plus but not required. 
• Modern office technology and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, vulnerability, and accountability.

Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

Supplemental Information:

Work Schedule

• 20-30 hours per week, generally between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (depending on class schedule). 
• Evening work will be required to assist with Downtown Market on Main on Thursday, from 3:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (July - September).

Physical Conditions

The following physical activities are very or extremly important in accomplishing the job's purpose and are performed on a daily basis:

• Exerting up to extremely 30 pounds of force on a push/pull cart occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Sedentary work: Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for prolonged periods. The employee is regularly required to see, hear, talk, stand, twist and use repetitive motions in the conduct of work. The employee is also required to perform light lifting.

Join Visit Grand Junction for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in destination marketing and contribute to the vibrant community of Grand Junction! 

Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado, is the key access point to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction was named for the  convergence of the Gunnison River and Colorado River. Over 1.5 million acres of public lands connect the area’s alpine terrain with the dramatic high desert, nourished by powerful rivers that sustain the vibrant agriculture industry. Opportunities for outdoor adventures are abundant in every season due to the year-round temperate climate. Home to “Nature’s Trifecta,” Grand Junction is surrounded by the Colorado National Monument – a mini-Grand Canyon, Rattlesnake Arches – the second-largest concentration of natural arches in the world, and the Grand Mesa – the largest flat-top mountain in the world. Agritourism, art and history, boutique shopping, and trendy restaurants complement the outdoor recreation scene. With a population over 160,000 in Mesa County (over 70,000 within the City limits), Grand Junction has all the city amenities you expect with a hometown atmosphere that is friendly and comfortable. See Visit Grand Junction for more information.

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.  

What We Offer: At the City of Grand Junction, we value the contributions of our seasonal employees and recognize the importance of work-life balance. While seasonal positions are temporary, employees accrue Healthy Accruals—earned time off to use as needed. 

Working with the City provides a great opportunity to gain experience, contribute to the community, and be part of a dedicated team. 

Visit Grand Junction, the City of Grand Junction’s Destination Marketing Organization, is responsible for elevating the City’s brand to create an attractive destination for consumers to visit, while enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to live and work. Through the promotion of travel and tourism, Visit Grand Junction strengthens the City’s economic position, providing a sustainable, diverse, and consistent economy that supports businesses and enhances the quality of life for residents. The team consists of dynamic individuals who are culture-focused, innovative, driven, and dedicated to supporting the travel and tourism industry while reaching departmental goals that serve the Grand Junction community and guests. The Department has evolved into a state-of-the-art marketing organization utilizing data science as its foundation.