Tourism Counselor

About the role

The Virginia Tourism Corporation is seeking a Tourism Counselor for its Virginia Welcome Center at Main Street Station. The position requires working a minimum of 5 days per month, including holidays and weekends, while the center is open 7 days a week from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The role involves providing travel information and assistance to the public, stocking brochure racks, supporting the welcome center manager with daily operations, and performing general office duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide travel information and assistance to the traveling public
• Stock brochure racks
• Assist the welcome center manager with daily operations
• Perform general office duties

Requirements

• Holiday and weekend work is required
• Knowledge of Virginia’s travel product, roads and highway systems preferred
• Travel industry experience preferred

Skills

• Ability to work independently in a heavy volume customer service environment
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, including extensive walking and standing
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to interact with the public
• Basic math and computer skills

Pay

Salary: $15.00/hour – $16.00/hour