Visit Ventura promotes Ventura as a destination and seeks to drive its economy through tourism. We are looking for a qualified part-time volunteer intern to join its communications and marketing efforts for the summer. This intern should be prepared to work independently with direction from a small group of supervisors and can expect to gain broad experience in various aspects of destination marketing and communications.

Volunteer

Like talking to people?  Serve as an ambassador and navigator for all visitors who enter or call the Ventura Visitors Center.  The goal of the volunteer program is to enhance the visitor experience and promote the City of Ventura by providing information on the accommodations and attractions in the city, and points of interest in the region.  Various shifts available, come and join our team!

Our Star Volunteers!

“Volunteering at the Ventura Visitors Center is fun and rewarding. I like that I can give back to Ventura by supporting our tourism industry. I enjoy meeting and sharing Ventura with the many people who drop in from other cities, states and countries. The Visitors Center staff members are great to work with, and often show their appreciation for my time and effort. It’s definitely not like “work.” -Linda Windsor

“I have volunteered at the Ventura Visitors Center for the past 2 1⁄2 years. I have been amazed at the number of visitors from all over the world that visit our beautiful city. Visitors are thrilled with our city’s history, scenery and climate. Many stay for an extended period. Our Visitors Center is truly an asset for visitors and locals alike. The staff is helpful, positive and friendly. I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Visitors Center and to be able to answer questions and talk about Ventura.” -Lyle Hotzler

“Volunteering at the Ventura Visitors Center has become a positive and treasured part of my life since I began in March 2015. Since I am a relative newcomer to Ventura, it has familiarized me with the many wonderful facets of our city. Working with the VC team has helped to make me feel very much a part of the community. A terrific experience all around!” – Michele Foster

“As a resident of beautiful Ventura, California for forty years, I am impressed with the climate, environment, and friendly citizens. I volunteer at the Ventura Visitors Center to share my knowledge, appreciation, and enjoyment of this exciting city. The staff at the center makes each weekly visit a rewarding experience. I feel privileged to meet others from far away places and learn about their great sites and foods.” – Lee Warner

What Will You Do as a Volunteer?

• Serve as an ambassador for the City and Region, welcoming and informing guests
• Support retail sales in the Visitor Center and staff projects and events as needed
• Volunteer during a 1 three hour shift per week; Hours 10 am-1 pm or 1 pm-4 pm 
• Requested 6-month minimum commitment to volunteering,  we’d like all volunteers to be a part of our team for as long as possible!

Internships

Posted September 16 2026

Visit Ventura Marketing Intern

Status: Paid, Part-Time Internship
Duration: 6 months
Compensation: $18–$20 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Approximately 15–20 hours per week, with occasional evenings and weekends for events
Location: Ventura, CA – On-site
Reports to: Marketing Director

About the Opportunity

Visit Ventura is looking for a curious, motivated, and energetic Marketing Intern who wants hands-on experience working inside a destination marketing organization.

This isn’t an internship where you’ll spend your time watching from the sidelines. You’ll work alongside our team on real projects that promote Ventura, support major events, engage visitors, and help tell our destination’s story.

We’re looking for someone who is hungry to learn, willing to jump in, comfortable asking questions, and excited to turn an assignment into something tangible.

What You’ll Get to Work On

Depending on what’s happening during your internship, projects may include:

• Supporting marketing campaigns and special projects
• Assisting with major events and destination partnerships
• Helping plan and coordinate client site visits, including itineraries, appointments, and destination experiences
• Assisting with organizing client and event promoter meetings, including scheduling, preparation, meeting materials, notes and follow-up
• Helping create and organize social media and website content
• Updating website pages and digital content
• Supporting email marketing and visitor communications
• Researching trends, events, partners and marketing opportunities
• Organizing photos, videos and other marketing assets
• Assisting with event meetings and capturing priorities, action items, and next steps
• Helping collect and organize event, visitor and hotel data
• Supporting community, hotel and partner outreach
• Using AI and other tools to work smarter and more efficiently
• Jumping into new projects and helping the team wherever needed

Who We’re Looking For

We’re less interested in someone who already knows everything and more interested in someone who wants to learn.

Our ideal intern:

• Takes initiative and doesn’t wait to be told every next step
• Is curious and asks good questions
• Follows through and closes the loop
• Is organized and pays attention to details
• Takes good notes and turns conversations into action items
• Writes and communicates well
• Is comfortable with technology and eager to use AI
• Has an interest in marketing, tourism, events, social media, or storytelling
• Is willing to jump in wherever needed
• Takes feedback well and applies it
• Brings ideas and fresh thinking to the team
• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Understands that sometimes the behind-the-scenes work is what makes the really cool stuff happen
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Video editing experience is a plus.

Experience is great. Initiative is better.

What You’ll Gain

This internship provides hands-on exposure to:

• Destination marketing
• Digital and social media marketing
• Major event partnerships
• Client and partner relations
• Hospitality and tourism
• Community engagement
• Public relations and storytelling
• Website and CRM systems
• Data collection and reporting
• Working with hotels, businesses, event promoters, and City partners

Our goal is for you to leave with meaningful experience and a portfolio of actual work, not simply a list of things you observed.

Internship Structure

• Paid, temporary internship
• Part-time
• 3–6-month assignment
• Based in Ventura, California

This is intended to be a rotating internship that gives emerging professionals an opportunity to gain meaningful experience while bringing fresh ideas, energy, and perspective to Visit Ventura.

Exceptional performance may lead to consideration for future opportunities with Visit Ventura as organizational needs arise. Continued employment is not guaranteed.

What Success Looks Like

At the end of the internship, we want to be able to say:

You learned. You contributed. You took initiative. You followed through. You made our team better.

And we hope you’ll walk away saying:

I can’t believe how much I got to do.

Want to learn more about destination marketing? Internships are available on a case-by-case basis throughout the year. Whether you’re local or even an international student, we’d love to hear from you!

Intern Responsibilities

• Contribute to asset and content inventory analysis and reports to facilitate a strategic content marketing plan
• Review and renew blog strategy by writing new content or updating existing content
• Assist in coordinating media and industry familiarity trips
• Assist in editing or filming social media content as needed
• Contribute to or build website pages
• Assist in media monitoring and PR strategy
• Assist in the visitor center, greeting visitors and using the POS system

Requirements

We are looking for a qualified candidate with an interest in a communications and/or marketing volunteer position that will help build their resume. An interest in travel and tourism is preferred. This person should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and video editing skills are a plus. Communications or marketing majors will be given preference.

How to Apply

Submit your resume to julie@visitventuraca.com with the subject “Volunteer Internship, [Your Name].” Introduce yourself, share why you are interested in the internship, what you’d like to learn, and what your availability is. 

Note: Hours, start and end dates are flexible.

Contact Julie Madsen, Communications & PR Manager

Our Star Interns!

“With Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau I have been able to set goals from the perspective of my personal professional development according to my career plan. VVCB’s team is incredible, it has been pleasant to work with them. Ventura surprised me with its’ calming atmosphere and marvelous views!“ – Tiia Paavilainen

“It has been a great experience that has enhanced my skills related to my education and provided me the opportunity to further my skills in a field I enjoy working in. Ventura is such a friendly town. It’s been a peaceful experience in America with good vibes.” – Adrian Marcu

“Interning at the Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau provides me practical work experience in marketing and tourism, and allows me to dive into American culture. Since the very first day, I felt like a member of the team. They are as wonderful as Ventura and I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with them!” – Chanhee Kang

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