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Destination Experience Intern Spring 2027

Visit Indy

Job Location:

Indianapolis, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 15 October 2026 (7 days ago)

Application Deadline: 12 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Destination Experience Intern

Since 1923 Visit Indy has proudly served as the citys official sales and marketing organization a non-profit charged with driving tourism to Indy. At Visit Indy its our job to promote the city of Indianapolis. And that job has never been easier more energizing or more rewarding than it is right now. As an unprecedented level of cooperation between business and government boosts Indianapolis to a completely new level were reveling in the opportunity to show our city off.

Applications set to close on Monday October 26 2026

POSITION PURPOSE
The purpose of the Destination Experience Intern is to assist the Destination Experience department in daily tasks and special projects to ensure the overall satisfaction of clients with Indy as their event destination. The Destination Experience intern will work approximately 20 hours per week. All Visit Indy team members reflect the organizations 3 Ps culture productive positive and progressive.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions listed below. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Support Destination Experience daily activities as assigned
Support logistics planning of client site visits
Plan a team neighborhood exploration to build firsthand knowledge of local experiences
Enhance develop and maintain Destination Experience tools and resources through research and data maintenance
Organize quarterly Restaurant & Venue updates
Develop & maintain departmental calendar including event resume distribution amenity needs pre-cons & welcome receptions
Participate in Destination Experience team meeting and partner meetings as needed
Assist Destination Experience Project Specialist with departmental objectives
Assist Visitor Services in management and staffing of city info desks

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Conduct industry research to ensure the Destination Experience team is staying ahead of competing markets
Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully an individual must have the following education and/or experience.

Enrollment in an event management tourism hospitality or related degree program required
Completion of at least three semesters of a degree program
A student member of a collegiate chapter of a professional organization preferred but not required

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Excellent verbal/written communication interpersonal critical thinking and decision-making skills
Ability to make recommendations to effectively solve problems using judgment consistent with standards practices policies and procedures
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint
Ability to focus on details handle multiple tasks and remain highly organized in a fast-paced environment
Ability to interact with a variety of managers employees candidates vendors and the general public both on a one-on-one basis and in groups
Ability to take initiative and work independently

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

This position requires some physical activity such as reaching stooping kneeling crouching and crawling; it requires occasional pushing pulling lifting carrying and moving (up to 15 pounds)
Good speaking and listening skills
Ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail
Ability to operate office equipment including computers copiers fax machines and phones
This position requires emotional stability in order to deal with a variety of stakeholders in a professional manner; it also requires the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information related to clients employees and the companys business

Visit Indy is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly not only do we adhere to all applicable federal state and local laws pertaining to equal employment opportunity but it is our firm policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals regardless of race religion color sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity age disability or any other legally protected category or characteristic. Hiring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the same.

Required Experience:

Intern

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