Visit Athens Jobs and Internships
Visit Athens, the official Convention and Visitors Bureau for Athens, Georgia, is dedicated to promoting Athens as a vibrant destination for travelers, meeting planners, and event organizers. We offer a dynamic work environment and a commitment to showcasing the cultural and historical heritage of our city.
**** All applicants will undergo a background check as well as a drug screening. ****
Destination Services Manager
Posted June 9, 2025. Open until filled.
JOB SUMMARY
The Destination Services Manager is responsible for managing the Housing Services program utilizing Passkey by CVENT. This role ensures the seamless execution of housing blocks for conventions, conferences, and sporting events, consolidating the booking process into one unified website experience for event attendees. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer service and operational management, demonstrating an ability to work closely with event planners and internal teams to provide exceptional service and support. This position reports to the Director of Sales.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Housing Services Management:
- Oversee the coordination and execution of the housing booking website using Passkey by CVENT.
- Collaborate with meeting and event planners to customize housing services based on their event needs.
- Provide attendee booking support and serve as a backup for customer service, ensuring a smooth experience for event attendees.
- This position will oversee the Guests Services Manager's daily tasks
- Event Support & Coordination:
- Work with planners to identify and offer appropriate destination services, such as group tours, activities, and transportation arrangements.
- Build group itineraries tailored to the interests and needs of event attendees.
- Coordinate the citywide welcome program, including event banners, welcome materials, and welcome bags, to enhance the visitor experience.
- Proactive Sales & Collaboration:
- Actively source and pursue housing services prospects in Athens to grow the program and maximize its impact.
- Work closely with the Visit Athens GA Sales Team and The Classic Center Sales Team to align efforts and ensure successful event execution.
- Community Engagement & Show-Your-Badge Program:
- Engage with local businesses, including hotels, restaurants, shops, and attractions, to promote economic impact through destination services.
- Coordinate the Show-Your-Badge program by recruiting and signing up local businesses to offer exclusive deals and promotions to event attendees.
- Maintain strong partnerships within the Athens community to continuously enhance event offerings and drive visitor engagement with local businesses.
Qualifications:
- Strong experience in event coordination, hospitality, or a similar field.
- Familiarity with Passkey by CVENT or other housing management systems is highly desirable.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
- Proactive and collaborative approach to working with internal teams and external clients.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience with contract management and administrative support preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other standard office software.
Digital Marketing & Communications Intern
Summer and Fall 2025 positions are filled; be on the lookout in October for Spring 2026 job posting.
Hours: 10-12 hours/week
Hybrid schedule, approximately half hours in office and half remote
One position filled each semester
$15.85 per hour
Seeking Athens' biggest fans to apply to promote the city to visitors. Visit Athens is the official tourism marketing organization for Athens-Clarke County and is searching for a Digital Marketing & Communications intern.
This multi-faceted internship will provide real-world experience with B2C use of social media and email marketing, as well as creating owned content such as blog articles. All blog articles and press releases authored will include the student's byline-- great opportunity to develop a professional portfolio!
Our Interns value the experience they gain while working with Visit Athens. For example, one of our Summer 2023 interns shared her experience with Grady Interviews, and our Spring 2023 intern is now a Grady graduate contributing to the Visit Athens account for a PR agency-of-record.
Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in any press visits scheduled during the internship period.
Visit Athens markets Athens as a destination for leisure travel, meetings & conventions. We play a key role in economic development, as we draw visitor dollars to a wide segment of local businesses.
Early applications are encouraged as cover letters & resumes will be reviewed as received and interviews with highly qualified applicants scheduled.
All majors considered, Sophomore-Senior year.
Detail-oriented, professionalism, and reliability a must. Exceptional writing skills. Particular interest in social media a plus.
How to Apply:
Complete the online application through our parent organization, The Classic Center, by uploading both your resume and a cover letter to be considered for an interview.
The candidate who is selected for this position will have to successfully pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.
Restaurant Week Event Planning Intern
Summer 2025 position is filled; be on the lookout in early 2026 for Summer 2026 job posting.
Hours: 15-20 hours/week
$15.85 per hour
Athens Restaurant Week is returning this July! Visit Athens, the official tourism marketing organization for Athens-Clarke County, collaborates with participating restaurants to organize and promote this event.
The intern will assist the CVB's marketing & communications team with activating this community-wide event, including:
- Recruiting restaurants to participate (at no cost to the restaurant).
- Obtaining restaurant week menus and photo-video assets from participants.
- Ensuring that all information and assets from participating restaurants is accurately and completely reflected in a CRM database for display on the front-facing event website.
- Assisting with development of promotional materials.
- Assisting with social media leading up to and during the event.
- Assisting with media relations to secure coverage of the event.
Seeking a reliable self-starter with great attention to detail and creative flair. This internship is a great opportunity for students interested in event planning and management in addition to marketing and content creation.
Early applications are encouraged as cover letters & resumes will be reviewed as received and interviews with highly qualified applicants scheduled.
All majors considered, Sophomore-Senior year.
The candidate who is selected for this position will have to successfully pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.
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EOE Statement:
The Classic Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law, including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information. The Classic Center is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of inappropriate or unlawful conduct. In keeping with this commitment, The Classic Center will not tolerate harassment, discrimination or the unlawful treatment of employees or applicants. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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