Convention Sales Intern - Spring 2027

Convention Sales Intern Since 1923, Visit Indy has proudly served as the city’s official sales and marketing organization, a non-profit charged with driving tourism to Indy. At Visit Indy, it's 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, we're reveling in the opportunity to show our city off. Applications set to close on Monday, October 26, 2026 POSITION PURPOSEAssist the Convention Sales Team in daily tasks and special projects needed to position Indy as a top meeting and convention destination to key meeting planners, ultimately supporting the efforts to book and re-book convention business. The Convention Sales intern will work in office approximately 20 hours per week. All Visit Indy team members reflect the organization’s “3 Ps” culture – productive, positive, and progressive. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo 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 FUNCTIONSSupport Sales daily activities as assignedCoordinate logistical items to support Sales Customer Site VisitsParticipate in Business Development Team ResearchEnhance, develop, and maintain Sales tools and resources through research and data maintenanceParticipation in Convention Sales team meeting and partner meetings as neededOTHER FUNCTIONSSupport Sales Special Projects that include, but are not limited to Tradeshow ROI Tracker, Local Intellectual Database, Jupiter Database Work, Amenity Program research and development, Competitor Destination Tracker and Site Visit Shadow initiatives.Support in design, execution, and evaluation of assigned customer FAMS, events and conventions as neededCoordination of tradeshow evaluation reports and findingsPerforms other duties as assignedEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCETo 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 requiredCompletion of at least three semester of a degree programA student member of a collegiate chapter of a professional organization preferred, but not requiredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESThe 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 skillsAbility to make recommendations to effectively solve problems, using judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies, and proceduresKnowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointAbility to focus on details, handle multiple tasks, and remain highly organized in a fast-paced environmentAbility to interact with a variety of managers, employees, candidates, vendors, and the general public, both on a one-on-one basis and in groupsAbility to take initiative and work independentlyPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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 skillsAbility to perform focused work with close attention to detailAbility to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phonesThis 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 company’s businessVisit 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.