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Below is a list of job openings at HI-USA Golden Gate Council and our eight Northern California hostels. Also visit the national HI-USA website for employment opportunities elsewhere in the U.S.

• Marketing and Communications Intern, HI-USA Golden Gate Council
  

Marketing and Communications Intern
HI-USA Golden Gate Council

The Golden Gate Council of Hostelling International USA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting intercultural exchange, environmental stewardship, and world peace through hostelling. We operate eight hostels around Northern California, and also provide outdoor and intercultural educational programs for youth.

The Marketing and Communications Intern will work collaboratively with other marketing staff to promote our hostels and the surrounding destinations, mostly through online channels. We're looking for a motivated individual with very strong writing skills, as well as some experience/education in journalism, marketing, or communications. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a passion for budget travel and intercultural exchange to gain a range of experience and expand their skill sets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and write copy for online calendars of local events.
• Research and write articles for website and monthly e-newsletter. Topics include hostel news and events, destination news and recommendations for tourists, travel contests/opportunities, etc.
• Track and record new guest reviews on third-party websites such as TripAdvisor and Yelp.
• Conduct outreach to potential promotional partners, such as local festivals and events.
• Research media outlets and grow press list.
• Work with other marketing staff to develop new initiatives, contributing ideas for projects which may include promotional offers, contests and giveaways, and publicity campaigns.
• Distribute rack cards and brochures.
• Assist in representing the Council at occasional outreach events.
• Other duties as assigned by the Marketing and Communications Manager.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough and accurate research skills
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Demonstrated passion for travel and experience as a budget traveler
• Familiarity with hostel target markets
• Experience using social media
• Coursework and/or work experience in journalism, marketing, or communications
• Knowledge of MS Office; knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign a plus
• Strong graphic design skills a plus
• Blogging experience a plus
  

Reports to: Marketing and Communications Manager

HOURS
16 hours per week for 12 weeks (or equivalent). Schedule is flexible, but work must take place during regular business hours, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. This is a fall internship, to take place September – December 2010.

BENEFITS
This is a volunteer position. Benefits include a monthly $60 commuter check for public transit, free overnights at Northern California hostels, and Hostelling International membership. A small stipend of $575 will be paid upon completion of the internship.

TO APPLY
Send cover letter, resume, and one writing sample by September 6, 2010, to:
Molly Mitoma, Marketing and Communications Manager
HI-USA Golden Gate Council
425 Divisadero Street Suite 307
San Francisco, CA, 94117
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Fax: (415) 863-3865

HI-USA Golden Gate Council is an equal opportunity employer.