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1 person is interested
Rental Event and Tourism Internship
ORGANIZATION: Virginia Living Museum
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1 person is interested
Department: Guest Experience
Name of Internship: Rental Event/ Tourism Internship
Summary of Internship: To work with the Sales Manager, learning the details of our Rental Business as well as the Tourism side of the position to increase the Museum’s profile & revenue.
Length of Internship: Up to two semesters, and could include summer
Number of hours required weekly: approximately 10 hours per week at mutually arranged dates and times on a recurring basis.
Qualifications for this Internship: Great for Hospitality, Logistics or Event Planning Majors. Candidate must be friendly, outgoing, very detail oriented and a self-starter.
Experience - This internship provides the following experiences for the intern:
- Client walk-throughs which teach sales techniques
- Will learn the rental process completely
- Learn how to complete design layouts for upcoming events
- Communication with clients, vendors and other Museum Staff
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Drawing up rental contracts
- Following up with tourism contacts
- Corresponding with clients/ setting up appointments
- Refunding security deposits
- Updating calendars & reports
Projects: The intern will complete a project of their choosing. Some options include:
- Completing an comprehensive comparison between the museum and what other organizations offer /how they manage their rental business (60 mile radius)
- Help with coordinating rental events and prepare an audit which would encompass considerations for sustainability, growth opportunities, revenue generation, conservation messaging, a 3 and /or 5 year plan for the event.
Expectations: The Sales Director expects interns to adhere to their pre-arranged schedule, to dress and conduct themselves professionally, to ask questions, to complete tasks fully and to communicate regarding areas/ skills they want to develop.
Confidentiality - All interns will sign a confidentiality agreement as the student may come in contact with client or revenue information.
Evaluation - Students will have a "check in" at mid-term and an evaluation at the conclusion of the semester. This may vary based on what is required by the college/university.
Feedback - The sales director will do monthly "catch-ups" to discuss the position, the content learned, etc. At the end of the internship, there will be an exit interview with a survey.
Application Instructions: submit official VLM volunteer application, resume and cover letter. www.thevlm.org and click on "volunteer" for links to application and information. Applications are accepted for Spring and Fall semesters yearly.
Spring application deadline January 31; Fall deadline July 15.
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About Virginia Living Museum
Location:
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601, US
Mission Statement
"Connecting People to Nature through Educational Experiences that Promote Conservation."
Description
Volunteers at the Virginia Living Museum enhance the experience of our guests, are an integral part of the staff, and enrich the lives of our animals. Volunteers keep the museum thriving, functioning and continuously growing. They give their time and talents to ensure the success of this non-profit organization and support our mission to protect what’s precious.
Volunteers at the Virginia Living Museum work with staff members to promote conservation by teaching the beauty and uniqueness of Virginia’s many habitats. They can be found helping in the public parts of the museum or behind the scenes working to maintain the high level of quality care we provide for our animals. No matter what the service, volunteers are an asset to the Virginia Living Museum. In fact, volunteers outnumber paid staff five to one.
There are a wide variety of positions available to volunteers allowing people to find a location at the museum in which they would truly enjoy volunteering. Whether you enjoy working with the public, prefer engaging with plant and animal life, or are seeking to acquire skills in communication or husbandry, the Virginia Living Museum has it all! We are seeking enthusiastic and dependable people, regardless of background and experience. If this sounds like you, please consider volunteering at the Virginia Living Museum and become a part of our organization.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
524 J. Clyde Morris BlvdNewport News, VA 23601
DATE POSTED
February 5, 2020
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Management
- Professional Development
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Length of Internship: Up to two semesters, and could include summer Number of hours required weekly: approximately 10 hours per week at mutually arranged dates and times on a recurring basis.
- Qualifications for this Internship: Great for Hospitality, Logistics or Event Planning Majors. Candidate must be friendly, outgoing, very detail oriented and a self-starter.